The light blue lens mat is a soft and flexible accessory for contact lens wearers. The mat provides a distinctive surface by the washbasin and is clearly visible thanks to its light colour. The flexible material takes up very little space and is easy to store. Thanks to its simple design, the accessory fits neatly amongst other lens care items. A practical addition for people who handle their contact lenses in a fixed, organised spot. Read more
SMEYEL ’s light blue lens mat covers the sink drain during your lens-handling routine. This reduces the risk of a lens disappearing down the drain if it falls in. The mat is made from soft, flexible, non-slip and water-repellent material: tap water runs off, but the contact lens stays in place. The light blue contrasting colour makes a dropped lens more visible against a light-coloured washbasin. The mat is easy to rinse and air-dry and is suitable for all types of lenses. It does not clean or disinfect the lens; suitable lens solution is still required for this.
You use the lens mat to cover the washbasin or drain whilst inserting, removing or cleaning contact lenses. This reduces the risk of a lens disappearing straight down the drain if it falls in. The mat allows tap water to drain away but traps the contact lens, and the light blue contrasting colour makes a dropped lens more visible against a light-coloured washbasin. The mat is simply a surface and does not affect the function, cleaning or storage life of the lenses. Always use suitable lens solution and a lens case for cleaning and storage. Place the mat clean on the washbasin before use and rinse it off afterwards. In this way, the mat serves as a practical addition to a careful lens care routine.
Yes, the lens mat can be used as part of your soft contact lens care routine. The mat simply provides a surface and does not affect the function, cleaning or storage time of the lenses. It mainly helps to prevent a lens from going down the drain and to find a dropped lens thanks to its contrasting colour. Always use suitable lens solution and a clean lens case for cleaning and storing soft lenses. Ensure that the lens itself does not come into contact with tap water. The mat is therefore a practical aid alongside your usual care routine, not a replacement for it. The contact lens specialist explains how to insert, remove and care for soft lenses.
Yes, the lens mat can also be useful with rigid lenses. As rigid lenses are smaller and sturdier, they can quickly slip away or be difficult to find in a light-coloured washbasin. The mat is particularly helpful in providing contrast and covering the drain, so that a dropped lens is more visible and does not immediately disappear down the drain. The mat does not affect the cleaning or storage of the lens; for this, use the recommended solution and a suitable lens case. Ensure that the lens does not come into contact with tap water. The mat is therefore a practical aid when handling rigid lenses over the washbasin, whilst care is carried out using the maintenance system supplied with the lens.
Yes, the lens mat can be practical for scleral lenses, particularly as these lenses need to be carefully inserted and removed over the washbasin. The mat reduces the risk of a lens falling down the drain and makes a dropped lens easier to spot. In addition, always follow the contact lens specialist’s instructions for inserting, filling, cleaning and storing scleral lenses. The mat does not affect these steps; it is simply a surface to work on. Use a suitable, preservative-free saline or filling solution for filling, and a suitable scleral lens case for storage. In this way, the mat is a practical addition to the handling of scleral lenses, whilst care is carried out using the solutions and the case recommended for the lens.
No, the lens mat does not clean or disinfect contact lenses. It is simply a surface that covers the drain and makes a dropped lens easier to spot. Always use suitable contact lens solution for cleaning and storage, following the manufacturer’s instructions and the advice of your contact lens specialist. Clean and store the lenses in a clean lens case with fresh solution, and do not top up old solution. The mat plays no role in cleaning or storage; it merely reduces the risk of losing a lens whilst handling it. Care therefore remains dependent on the maintenance system specific to the lens, whilst the mat is a practical addition when handling the lenses over the washbasin.
Pick up the lens carefully and check that it is not damaged. Then clean the lens again according to the instructions for the lens solution you are using before inserting it. Do not reinsert a torn, distorted or damaged lens into your eye. Because the mat catches the lens and makes it more visible due to its contrasting colour, a dropped lens is usually easy to find. However, it is still important to check the lens: it may be covered in dirt or may have been damaged after the fall. If you are in any doubt about the condition of the lens, it is safer not to wear it. With reusable lenses, clean the lens again; a daily disposable lens that has fallen onto a surface should be replaced.
The lens mat is placed in or on the washbasin and may therefore come into contact with water. This is not a problem for the mat, as it is water-repellent and allows tap water to run off. Do ensure, however, that the contact lenses themselves are not rinsed with or stored in tap water; water is not suitable for contact lenses. So keep the lens on the mat or on a clean fingertip, and always use suitable lens solution for rinsing and storage. The mat prevents the lens from being lost down the drain, but does not alter the advice to keep lenses away from water. This way, you can combine the practical use of the mat with safe, hygienic handling of your lenses.
Clean the mat after use in accordance with the product’s instructions for use and then allow it to dry thoroughly. Only store the mat once it is dry, to ensure no moisture or dirt remains on it. Do not use the mat if there is any visible dirt, damage or wear; replace it in such cases. The soft, water-repellent material is easy to rinse and air-dry. Store the mat in a clean, dry place. A clean, dry mat helps to maintain a hygienic environment during your lens care routine. The mat does not come into direct contact with the eye, but it is advisable to keep it clean as it is used in the same space as the lenses. If it shows signs of wear or has persistent dirt, replacement is the best option.
No, do not store contact lenses on the mat. The mat is only a surface for handling the lenses and does not provide protection or solution. Always use a suitable lens case with fresh lens solution to store your lenses, and do not top up old solution with new solution. Store the lenses according to the care system recommended for that particular lens, to ensure they remain clean and disinfected. The mat plays no role in storage; it merely reduces the risk of losing a lens whilst inserting, removing or cleaning them over the washbasin. If you need to set a lens aside temporarily, do not place it loose on the mat; instead, place it on a clean fingertip or directly into the case containing fresh solution.
The lens mat can be used as a surface when handling lenses, but hydrogen peroxide systems must always be used with the special container supplied with that system.
