Avizor Saline Saline solution 350 ml

Avizor Saline 350 ml is a sterile, isotonic and buffered saline solution for contact lens care. The solution is mainly used to rinse contact lenses, for example after cleaning or before insertion. Isotonic means that the salt concentration is tailored for use with contact lenses and the surface of the eye; buffered means that the pH remains within an appropriate range. It is not an all-in-one solution, nor is it a disinfecting lens solution. You should therefore only use saline as part of a lens care routine that is suitable for your lenses and in line with the advice of your contact lens specialist. For reusable lenses, a suitable care system that also disinfects remains necessary. Always check the label and the instructions supplied with the product.

Saline is used to rinse contact lenses. This can be useful, for example, after cleaning, after certain enzymatic cleaning processes or before inserting lenses, depending on the care system used.

The purpose is rinsing. Saline does not remove micro-organisms, unlike a disinfecting system, which is designed to do so. You should therefore always use the care system recommended for your lenses in addition to this.

No. An all-in-one solution is, depending on the product, designed to clean, rinse, disinfect and store lenses. Saline is primarily a rinsing solution. A sterile saline solution is intended for rinsing and not for cleaning or disinfecting lenses. You should therefore always check what type of solution you are using and what it is intended for. Use saline as an additional step in your routine and, in addition, follow the care system recommended for your lenses. If you want a single product that combines several steps, choose an all-in-one solution that is suitable for your lens type. Your contact lens specialist can advise you on which combination of products is suitable for your lenses and how you wear them.

No. Avizor Saline is not intended as a disinfecting lens solution. The solution can be used to rinse lenses, but it does not replace disinfection. It works mechanically: the solution rinses over the lens and removes loose debris, but does not eliminate micro-organisms as a disinfectant system is designed to do. For reusable lenses, you therefore need a suitable care system, such as an all-in-one solution or a hydrogen peroxide system, depending on the lens type and the advice of your contact lens specialist. A lens can look clean without having been disinfected. You should therefore use saline as an additional rinsing step, not as a substitute for disinfection. This ensures that your lens care routine remains safe and thorough.

Do not use saline as a substitute for a disinfecting storage solution. Reusable lenses usually require a solution that cleans and disinfects, or a hydrogen peroxide system. Saline does rinse, but it does not disinfect, and therefore offers no protection during long-term storage. Only if both the product label and your contact lens specialist indicate that saline is suitable for temporary storage within your specific system should you follow this instruction. Do not assume this yourself. Therefore, store lenses in the solution intended for that purpose and use a clean lens case with fresh solution. Use saline as part of your routine as a rinsing solution, not as a standalone storage solution. If in doubt, ask your contact lens specialist for advice.

No, do not use saline as an emergency substitute for all-in-one solution or peroxide solution. Saline does not disinfect. If you run out of the correct lens solution, it is better to wear your glasses and buy the correct solution before using your lenses again.

Do not use tap water, saliva or homemade saline solution either. These are not suitable for contact lenses.

Yes, saline can be used as a rinsing solution as part of the soft lens care routine, provided this is in line with the advice of the contact lens specialist. It is not intended as a substitute for cleaning and disinfecting reusable soft lenses. For these lenses, an all-in-one solution or a peroxide system is still required, depending on the advice given. With daily disposable lenses, saline is usually not necessary, as they are inserted fresh from the packet and discarded after use. For daily disposable lenses, only use additional solutions if advised by the contact lens specialist. Saline solution therefore primarily serves as a supplementary rinsing step alongside the existing care system. The specialist determines whether and when saline solution fits into the wearer’s routine.

Yes, saline can be used as a rinsing solution for rigid gas-permeable (RGP) lenses, for example after a cleaning step or before insertion, depending on the care system. In addition, always use the cleaning and storage solution suitable for your RGP lenses, such as a separate cleaner and an all-in-one solution for rigid gas-permeable lenses. Not every solution is suitable for every lens material, so follow the routine recommended by your contact lens specialist. Saline does not replace cleaning or disinfection; it is an additional rinsing step. This helps keep the lens clean before you insert it, whilst disinfection is carried out by the care system. If you have any questions about the correct order of the steps, your specialist will be happy to explain.

With scleral lenses, sterile saline or a specific scleral lens filling solution is often used for rinsing or filling before insertion. Always follow the instructions provided by your contact lens specialist. Do not use tap water or distilled water for scleral lenses; use sterile saline or the filling solution recommended by your specialist. For filling on a per-use basis, a single-dose, preservative-free ampoule, such as Saline Unidose, can be practical. Whether the 350 ml bottle or the single-dose ampoules suit the wearer’s routine depends on their advice and preference. Saline does not disinfect the scleral lens; cleaning and disinfection are carried out using the care system supplied with the lens. The specialist determines which solution is suitable for filling and rinsing.

An eye wash is designed to rinse the surface of the eye, for example if there is dust or a foreign particle in the eye. Saline solution for contact lenses is primarily intended for rinsing lenses. Some products may have multiple uses, but this must be clearly stated on the label. You should therefore always follow the instructions for use and not simply use contact lens solution as an eye wash unless this is specified on the product. There is a separate eye wash in the range specifically for rinsing the eye. If you want to rinse a lens, use saline; if you want to rinse the eye, use a product intended for that purpose. If you have persistent eye problems, it is best to seek advice from a professional.

Store the bottle according to the instructions on the packaging. Keep the cap tightly closed when not using the product and do not touch the opening of the bottle with your hands, lenses, lens case or skin. Store the bottle in a clean, dry place and do not leave it lying around amongst make-up, bathroom products or other liquids. Do not use the product after the expiry date and also note the usage period after opening. If necessary, write the opening date on the bottle so that it is clear when the solution needs to be replaced. Do not use the solution if it appears cloudy, discoloured or otherwise abnormal. Do not keep saline as an emergency substitute for disinfecting lens solution; if you have run out of the correct solution, it is better to wear glasses instead.

Saline is primarily intended as a rinsing solution for contact lenses. Eye drops are designed to be instilled into the eye, for example to relieve dryness or irritation, depending on the type of drop.

You should therefore not automatically use saline as a substitute for eye drops. If you have any eye complaints, seek advice on a product that is suitable for your situation.

An eye wash is designed to rinse the surface of the eye. Saline solution for contact lenses is primarily intended for rinsing lenses. Some products may have multiple uses, but this must be clearly stated on the label.

You should therefore always follow the instructions for use. Do not use a contact lens rinsing solution as an eye wash unless this is specifically stated on the product.

Store the bottle according to the instructions on the packaging. Keep the cap tightly closed when not using the product. Do not place the bottle where the opening could become dirty or where the packaging could be damaged.

Ideally, store the bottle in a clean, dry place and not loose amongst make-up, bathroom products or other liquids.