How to Clean Soft Contact Lenses and Contact Lens Case

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  • @DoctorEyeHealth
    @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +150

    ✅ QOTD: Have you tried Clear Care Plus or any ultrasonic contact lens cases?

    • @dolphingirl1987kt
      @dolphingirl1987kt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I love the clean care plus!

    • @anew5118
      @anew5118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I used to use clear care often then stopped for some reason and started again recently but lost the little device you put your contacts in for it so I used just a regular contact container and ouch! Now I know why it didn't work - turns out the device is just as important as the solution! Thanks doc!

    • @guerreravelez2458
      @guerreravelez2458 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes. I also experience more dry eye with Clear Care than Opti-Free. I also wish I didn’t have to buy more solution to get a new hydrogen peroxide case. Nonetheless, I use this method of cleaning the most.

    • @Robert_W7
      @Robert_W7 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@guerreravelez2458 Do you use Clear Care or Clear Care plus?

    • @guerreravelez2458
      @guerreravelez2458 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Robert Wells plus hydraglyde.

  • @lilypianoforte
    @lilypianoforte 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1882

    I’m so happy doctors are starting youtube channels cause I learn the most basic things that somehow went through life not knowing... like how to properly clean contacts or that you need to wear sunscreen everyday etc

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  4 ปีที่แล้ว +90

      Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the channel!

    • @jiyan2000
      @jiyan2000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      you need to wear sunscreen everyday?

    • @lilypianoforte
      @lilypianoforte 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@jiyan2000 yes LOL. check out Dr. Dray's channel

    • @cwill2127
      @cwill2127 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@jiyan2000 yeah you do. Either for skin cancer prevention or preventing skin wrinkles - one of those reasons should be enough for everyone out there lol. The vain and rationale

    • @d0giem
      @d0giem 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@cwill2127 ehh I think the affect is overstated. unless you pale as a ghost and have no melanin then you aint built for the sun

  • @hiphug1ger769
    @hiphug1ger769 4 ปีที่แล้ว +391

    I am glad that when I first got contacts in HS 23 yrs ago, the eye doc taught me how to clean my contacts with the first two methods. And stressed proper handwashing and drying. He was very old but literally the best eye doctor ever.

    • @luuchoo93
      @luuchoo93 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you usually use to dry your hands?

    • @Channel24377
      @Channel24377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@luuchoo93 u use napkins

    • @bumblebeebee0
      @bumblebeebee0 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me 2 😊 😁

  • @donnalrosenberg
    @donnalrosenberg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +433

    This was extremely helpful. I had a lesson at my eye doc but they did not go over the cleaning very well. I did not know you actually rub the lens. I was just popping them back in the lens case with clean solution! Thanks so much!

    • @megaJBCM
      @megaJBCM 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Donna Rosenberg same here! Haha! But How many times a day should you put solution in your contact lens while wearing? I mean like dropping the solution?

    • @amyill9280
      @amyill9280 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I had the same issue!

    • @jasonfrombk
      @jasonfrombk 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I was taking my lenses off at night & just putting them in the "No Rub" solution (FOOLISH ME). I now realize that it is super important to use a disinfecting solution in addition to a protein removing solution.

  • @Dosborne-ks9wo
    @Dosborne-ks9wo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +386

    i'm a new prescription contact wearer, and I've found your video's extremely helpful and useful. My contacts are the Acuvue Oasis for Astigmatism. I've been watching your video's trying to find the best solution for my contacts (currently experiencing my left contact feels uncomfortable after an hour or two wearing them) I've tried almost all popular brands to know avail, but yesterday I was at the store and saw the Blink/Acuvue solution and tried that, and you were 100% correct in saying that they are almost made for each other. I've gone a 9 hours so far today and have not had to add eye drops at all! Thank you again for your helpful videos!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Hey thanks for watching David! It means a lot to hear your success! Glad things have been working out.

    • @amirulhakim03
      @amirulhakim03 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      How much is your prescription

    • @bjslady1
      @bjslady1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My question is can the peroxide solution be used on soft lenses...

    • @MaryL_300
      @MaryL_300 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I use the same brand/type of contacts I use the opti free pure moist solution and don’t have any of those issues

    • @Steph18844
      @Steph18844 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know your post is a year ago. However, if you see this, I wanted to know if the Blink/Accuvue solution you were referring to is actually called Blink RevitaLens solution?

  • @shanarosseel1084
    @shanarosseel1084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +99

    The moment when a youtube channel delivers more information than the eye doctor. This video was such a help. Just got my contacts about a week ago and cleaning correctly really does make a difference. I was told to just put the lenses in the case and pour the cleaning solution in. I’ve started doing the gentle rubbing after watching this and it makes them so more comfortable to wear.

  • @misaki1315
    @misaki1315 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    After two years of only wearing contact lenses and changing to glasses during the entire year of 2020 this video was so useful because I forgot the basics of wearing contact lenses, so thank you so much for reminding me i feel better to start again

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So Glad it was helpful! I hope 2021 is a better year for all of us!

  • @whoa1770
    @whoa1770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +457

    I just got contacts and this was very helpful!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

      Glad you found it so helpful! How are you liking the contacts?

    • @whoa1770
      @whoa1770 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      Doctor Eye Health
      They’re actually really comfortable, and putting them on is getting a lot easier.
      So, thanks again!

    • @Urfavvvvvv1
      @Urfavvvvvv1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes very helpful ! Thank you 😊

    • @lilveggieplant2362
      @lilveggieplant2362 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey how is it going I’m thinking about getting some

    • @aether8412
      @aether8412 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lilveggieplant2362 not sure if you still need this hit I got mine 2 days ago and they are awesome

  • @danniea487
    @danniea487 5 ปีที่แล้ว +437

    Damn dude where have you been in the last 14 years haha!!! I’m happy you made a channel to share your knowledge people need you!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Thank you so much! 🤗😀

    • @thighssancamel8653
      @thighssancamel8653 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Wtf youre so beautiful can i pay your phone bill or something? Are you hungry?? How is your well being?

    • @silverz8548
      @silverz8548 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Antonio Rodriguez what a simp

    • @vagatronics
      @vagatronics 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@thighssancamel8653 mega simp

    • @Alyeah_
      @Alyeah_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thighssancamel8653 you can give me money... lol jk

  • @marshaebradbury6444
    @marshaebradbury6444 4 ปีที่แล้ว +298

    Wow....I’ve worn contacts for 8 years and never read the instructions. I just thought you filled up the case and BOOM done. That steady stream rinse thing... never did that either lol no wonder my contact solution would last forever 😂

    • @vivekvare9603
      @vivekvare9603 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Do u use monthly lenses or yearly?

    • @yusafmalik5171
      @yusafmalik5171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      @@vivekvare9603 there are yearly lenses?

    • @vivekvare9603
      @vivekvare9603 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@yusafmalik5171 lol
      Dont you know?😂

    • @yusafmalik5171
      @yusafmalik5171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      @@vivekvare9603 nope 😂 only heard of daily and monthly. The idea of a lens for a whole year just never popped into my head

    • @tiffanytan557
      @tiffanytan557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@yusafmalik5171 i never heard of any yearly lenses tho. But i know there are extended wear (overnight lens) but most ive heard is 30 days

  • @theambergryphon4266
    @theambergryphon4266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1584

    I tried the 10 second steady stream thing and almost emptied the entire bottle

    • @novaexx6587
      @novaexx6587 5 ปีที่แล้ว +195

      Yeah.. contact solutions in my country are expensive, so I will definitely skip that step 😅

    • @theambergryphon4266
      @theambergryphon4266 5 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      @@novaexx6587 Yeah I'll try to reduce the stream to like 3 to 5 seconds

    • @remykuper5289
      @remykuper5289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      How loang does a bottle of 250ml normaly last?

    • @brayandperez1695
      @brayandperez1695 4 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      I think that you should just let the liquid flow out normal for 10 seconds, like don’t press the bottle too hard cause then you push more liquid out 👍🏽

    • @theambergryphon4266
      @theambergryphon4266 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@remykuper5289 A month and two weeks maybe

  • @brie5016
    @brie5016 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Thank you!! I have just started wearing colored contacts for fun, (I’m 13 and wanted to experiment a bit.) I did extensive research and was cleaning every time I took them out and put them in. They were so uncomfortable! It turns out I wasn’t cleaning them long enough, I was cleaning in my palm for 5-10 seconds. This time I cleaned them in my palm for 30 seconds, and they feel much better! Thank you so much!

  • @mikegyver6265
    @mikegyver6265 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    This is my first day with contacts. Your videos were extremely helpful and improved my confidence in removing them. And of course in this video in particular, more info on cleaning them. Thank you for this!

  • @rfahy72
    @rfahy72 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you for this video! My eye doctor just gave me contacts for the 1st time and never showed me anything about inserting/removing or cleaning the contacts. Everything I learned about contacts I got by watching your channel or searching on the internet. Great channel!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'm so glad it was helpful. Thank you for sharing!

  • @Jake-u2o
    @Jake-u2o ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank You My Brother !!!
    I`m 68 and this is my 3rd day of wearing contact lenses and "WOW" and I didn`t realize how blind I was :)
    What a breakthru in life this has become !
    I`ve watched just about every one of your videos, thus, making this transition has been a piece of cake :)
    You are a blessing to a lot of consumers that have been nervous and apprehensive about taking the plunge on wearing contact lenses !
    Dave from Cebu Philippines...

  • @Jojokitten0904
    @Jojokitten0904 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Love your videos , I've worn contacts since 1988, and I've learned more about my lenses and care watching these videos than i have over the last 32 years!!!!
    Well done, glad I found you

  • @theaurelio7176
    @theaurelio7176 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    OmG this is iconic! I found this channel around a week or so when I was looking to see what brand was better for my contacts, y last night I was thinking on this! How to clean my contacts!! Lol I love this doctor!!!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Super happy you found the channel Aurelio!

    • @theaurelio7176
      @theaurelio7176 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve already watched like 10 videos love it! But I still haven’t find one you recommending a 30 days contacts lenses

  • @MarysNest
    @MarysNest 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow! This was a great video. This is Mary from VRA and I am so happy to have discovered your channel! I do not wear contact lenses but I am very interested in so many of the topics you share. My husband and I can learn a great deal from you as to how best to take care of our aging eyes. You have such a wonderful presentation and provide much needed information! Thank you SO much!! Love and God Bless, Mary

  • @axstin-
    @axstin- 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wear daily lenses but this information is still extremely important for all contact wearers for a few reasons. Sometimes, I may just want to take a short nap, and for that ill have to take off my contacts and put them in a case. I was taught how to clean contacts but I was never taught how to clean a case and whatnot. Another reason why this is important is because, if I ever choose down the line to switch to bi-weekly contacts or monthly contacts, ill know exactly what to do. This information was very valuable and I learned a lot from this video. Thank you, Doctor.

  • @deshadriancampbell7173
    @deshadriancampbell7173 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for helping me with this. I only got my contacts for cosplay and was they nervous about the entire process. Every video I’ve watched with you has been clear, informative, and gave me confidence. If I ever had to wear contacts daily, I know I could and would be able to take care of them thanks to you.

  • @luisjoaquin6504
    @luisjoaquin6504 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I have been wearing contacts since middle school, since 2014, and I have tried almost all solutions. I just switched to clean care hydrogen peroxide, although it’s slightly more expensive, and it was the best decision ever. The comfort of my contacts have increased drastically. I always tend to get blurry vision when I’m driving or when I’m focused on staring at something when I was on solutions but with hydrogen peroxide that’s all gone. I’d say experiment and find what you like.

  • @democratsRUs
    @democratsRUs ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Made the switch to Peroxide solution and two weeks in I feel like I can wear my lenses for long hours without any discomfort. Previously I would have experienced discomfort from my lenses after the second or third wear. Not great when you have bi-weekly lenses. Thank you for making this video. Really happy to wear bi-weekly lenses following this simple change!

    • @boogabooga3837
      @boogabooga3837 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      do you take them out of the special case and put them right in the your eyes or do you rinse them again in your palm?

    • @democratsRUs
      @democratsRUs 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@boogabooga3837 I put them straight in, but only after waiting the minimum soaking time (usually 6 hours). You can rinse them with fresh saline solution, though the remaining solution after 6 hours of soaking in the case is saline. I’d say see which you prefer, just don’t rinse with the peroxide solution.

  • @z.n.t.
    @z.n.t. 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I have been wearing them since November 2019 and today is February 2020 and I never ever actually cleaned them right. My eyes were in pain so I came here. Thanks

  • @samanthadsouza901
    @samanthadsouza901 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Coz of covid19 I didn't visit my doc and I ordered contacts for the first time..this video and other video on contacts for beginners really helped me

  • @selfisht
    @selfisht 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey thank you sooo much! I’ve had my contacts for about 2 days now and this really helped because at first I thought that my contacts were the type that you could sleep in but I was wrong!

  • @Joe-hx8mg
    @Joe-hx8mg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This was very interesting and an important reminder. I just switched from daily lenses to two-week toric lenses and have had to remember the entire cleaning regimen. I like BioTrue best but have used Puremoist and also ClearCare. I did find ClearCare dried out my lenses which meant I had to use more rewetting drops through the day. I find BioTrue and Puremoist keep my eyes hydrated. I have been wearing contacts for over 50 years and today's lenses are a wonderful experience compared to hard lenses or the first generation of soft lenses I wore in the 70's

    • @labab1048
      @labab1048 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do the Bio True, and Puremoist use the little basket thing?

  • @froggyinthecloset
    @froggyinthecloset 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I talked to my mom about contacts about 15 minutes ago, and this video came up on my home page.
    I appreciate this, though. Because I didn't know any of this, and you explain it very well!

  • @abegonzales64
    @abegonzales64 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    very informative and his eyes are just awesome

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Glad you like them! Thanks for the comment!

  • @bettyboop1524
    @bettyboop1524 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was trying hard lenses, but they just didn't work for me - too much movement. Doc suggested trying soft lenses again, I've had those before, so I'm trying them again. I had to watch this video because I forgot how to clean soft lenses - glad he's here.

  • @detailing_dog
    @detailing_dog 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Actually gonna start wearing contacts now, I've been inspired.

  • @JediKnife
    @JediKnife ปีที่แล้ว

    Dr Allen thanks so much for all these videos; I went for years w/o glasses and now in my early 50’s I’m having to learn all manner of things about multifocal glasses and now exploring contacts. Wife and I lead very active life so I’m trying to find solution to good vision while still being able to do all the things we enjoy. 2nd day of multifocal contacts and not crazy happy with clarity so far but they said it takes a while (it did with the progressive glasses) so I’m sticking with it.

  • @hafizayasmin
    @hafizayasmin 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was so helpful, thank you so much. U explain it better than my contact lense advisor

  • @mjordana6885
    @mjordana6885 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Yess!! I’ve been using Clear Care Plus for two years after my optometrist recommended it to keep the soft lenses from losing moisture throughout the month (from my understanding because I have dry eyes). I love it!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's nice because it is preservative free and some people dont do well with preservatives

    • @vennyblingas
      @vennyblingas 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Can I use the water after soaking it for 6 hours … as a solution since I through away the previous in my case? Or do I make new solution? If yes for new solution, how can I make it?

  • @smakarians7242
    @smakarians7242 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been using clear care for a long long time… more than 15 years and it’s very good. I like that there are no preservatives. I just had to change to a complete all in one (I chose Solo care) because there appears to be a worldwide shortage of clear care on back order. I am noticing that yes my eyes are more moist but the contacts are getting cloudy off and on. Thanks for the video. I wanted to make sure I was cleaning the contacts properly.

  • @nixonhawk2602
    @nixonhawk2602 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    You are the best doctor. I just love the way you explain everything. Thank you

  • @Shadowed_Voice
    @Shadowed_Voice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm currently on contacts both soft and hard as one of my eyes has a keratoconus condition. Ive been prescribed with the
    AO SEPT PLUS hydrogen peroxide cleaner and it does so much wonders on my vision and it really helps clean the lenses x

  • @chantellesang2423
    @chantellesang2423 4 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    When I was 18 I scratched my cornea because I was wearing a contact with a small tear. I had to go to the ER. Doesn’t sound serious it it was excruciatingly painful.

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Ouch! I have seen that before! Glad things turned out OK for you.

    • @vk01221
      @vk01221 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Yeah I had a contact that was a tiny bit torn and it bothered me bad, like an eyelash in your eye

    • @nightshadekelly
      @nightshadekelly 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      A scratch on the eye is the worst pain a person can feel in my opinion

    • @ariannadiamond211
      @ariannadiamond211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      me, 18 who just got contacts 3 days ago: 😀

    • @DM-hm5jg
      @DM-hm5jg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ariannadiamond211 same

  • @tayloryurchyk4065
    @tayloryurchyk4065 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your videos are so informative and thorough! I work in optometry as a tech with the hopes of applying to optometry school in the future. The practice I previously worked for did not do a very good job at training, but I will be starting with a more professional practice next week! I have been watching your videos to acquire detailed information to become more comfortable and confident in educating/training future patients. Thank you for these videos!

  • @kl8062
    @kl8062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Clear Care is the best that I have tried. My contacts stay pretty comfortable for most of the month with no rubbing required. But more importantly, the satisfaction of seeing the bubbles still hasn't worn off for me.
    And just a silly observation that amuses me: I've seen a few videos showing how to use Clear Care that point out the "little R" in the corner of the blue basket, but I don't think I've seen anybody point out the much bigger L on the center of the other basket 😄

  • @sonjagrooms1853
    @sonjagrooms1853 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for your videos. I got contacts for the first time yesterday and I felt fully prepared thanks to you.

  • @Christian-ed5uc
    @Christian-ed5uc 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love clear care! Important note though. I've had experiences where I rinsed off my contacts with a different contact disinfecting solution and then put it in the clear care case/solution and it caused an overreaction to bubble up too much and overflow/not have enough solution covering the lenses.
    Awesome solution but be careful with reactions. Especially the HydraGlyde, that one is more finicky than the classic one!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the input Christian! I agree. I honestly feel I have heard more people have issues with Hydraglyde but the Alcon company went ahead and switched all their air optix lenses to it as well.

    • @mikeholmes6160
      @mikeholmes6160 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DoctorEyeHealth Hydraglyde is garbage!!! I'm glad they still make the regular version.

    • @geraldl1401
      @geraldl1401 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I use BL sensitive eyes cleaner and saline with ClearCare plus. Rinsing well is key. No over foaming or overflow whenever I've used ClearCare plus. I'm a heavy depositor and the cleaning step with ClearCare plus makes my air optix w/hydraglyde multifocal lenses super comfortable.

    • @valeriewilkinson8256
      @valeriewilkinson8256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mikeholmes6160 Hydraglyde coated my lenses. I had to toss them.

  • @juliaann27
    @juliaann27 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just watched your video and it was very informative to me. I just got contacts for the first time yesterday so this morning I was unsure of my steps before putting them in. Your video answered all of my questions. Thank you.

  • @brandonsena04
    @brandonsena04 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I have just gotten my first contacts and want to know if I can leave my contacts case air dry ALL day while I have the contact on? Another question is, is it not better to let the case air dry upside down?

    • @boyslayz6526
      @boyslayz6526 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      First answer, yes but not that important, second answer, no. One more thing, rinsing is bs, dont have to do it, never did it and im fine

  • @howlmaiden
    @howlmaiden 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have to say ive never worn contacts i just took the exam and am waiting for my trial contacts til then ive been watching video after video to get some knowledge of contacts and how to clean them store them and put them kn and take them out and i have to say i love your videos your very informative you give very good instructions and are very thorough in detail i thank you for this im very specific with information i like details even the little ones that in most cases you can skip but i want those details being a first time contact wearer ty ty ty

  • @PriusRaj
    @PriusRaj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I love the hydrogen peroxide solution. The first method is incredibly impractical and expensive, and I could never really clean my lenses so they irritated my eyes. The hydrogen peroxide make it possible for me to wear two week lenses instead of spending massive amounts of money on dailies.
    Having astigmatism is expensive 🙃

    • @markjacobo1991
      @markjacobo1991 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      For the hydrogen peroxide solution, once it’s been more than six hours and the solution becomes sterilized water, you just pop them in straight from the vertical lens case?

    • @cmfrtblynmb02
      @cmfrtblynmb02 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@markjacobo1991 Yes. But you have to wait 6 hours. I can't emphasize this enough. The reviews of these solutions are always full of idiots complaining how it burned their eyes because they didn't wait enough

    • @valeriewilkinson8256
      @valeriewilkinson8256 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's ridiculous that the two-pack of Clear Care doesn't include a second case. I always buy the single pack even though it's more expensive per bottle. Well, I used to. Now I'm buying off-brands because Clear Care is so hard to find.) Also, Clear Care with HydraGlyde leaves a film on lenses that makes them unwearable. I have no idea why they still sell this product.

  • @drchriscoco
    @drchriscoco 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tried it made my eyes feel dry after 8hrs of wearing my contacts ! Your video really helped me to confirm that the product was’nt for me!

  • @Beijing7416
    @Beijing7416 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    how long can u keep the lenses in the solution before replacing the solution? i have color contacts that i dont wear daily

  • @BlusParadise
    @BlusParadise ปีที่แล้ว

    This helped a lot I always rubbed the lens but I think I was rubbing them wrong, my contacts were so blurry and it didn’t make sense. I cleaned them like you said and I see so clearly!!!

  • @cm8188
    @cm8188 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I only just started wearing contacts at aged 49 and your vids helped tremendously because putting them in was such a pain initially! I'd like to ask, if its ok to use the hydrogen peroxide once a week (or every few days) and normal lens solution at other times?? Is it ok to mix your solution this way?

  • @eliroy-brown139
    @eliroy-brown139 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you! Covered everything I needed in the first part of the video! I started thinking about different questions I had then you answered them all perfectly!

  • @abigails4139
    @abigails4139 5 ปีที่แล้ว +83

    This explains why I got an eye infection in my right eye out of nowhere...

    • @LoL-pg9lr
      @LoL-pg9lr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How long did you wear them before getting it??

  • @TomatoGyu
    @TomatoGyu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you so so so much! This was extremely helpful, I was kinda freaking out a bit coz I got contacts for the first time today 😂. Anyway, great channel, I’ve been watching you videos for some time now and they are really helpful. Also your eyes are absolutely gorgeous! Never seen blue eyes as vibrant as yours before.

  • @bw8669
    @bw8669 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I just got contact lenses and your videos have been super helpful

  • @chrisg.5756
    @chrisg.5756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I have the iClear case and it’s SUPER helpful. I dint have to worry about dropping my contacts in the sink and down the drain and thanks to the tweezers, plunger, and mirror it’s SUPER easy to pick up and put in contacts. The ultrasonic cleanse really helps and I highly recommend it 👌✨

    • @neilianedles9158
      @neilianedles9158 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is it safe to use the tools in the long run? will it not cause infection?

  • @catclaws1847
    @catclaws1847 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    So my doctor literally never taught me this been wearing lenses for 6 years and has never told me to rub them and he told me to use opti free. I'm thankfull im not a statistic. He said shaking them in the case for twenty seconds was enough. Thanks doc

  • @zaidxix
    @zaidxix 13 วันที่ผ่านมา

    i love contacts!!!! they changed my life and how i look at my surroundings completely im so happy

  • @giacchinotaliercio6711
    @giacchinotaliercio6711 5 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I don’t have contacts yet but I’m getting some very soon seven watching all the content videos.

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad your finding the channel so helpful!

    • @mta1567
      @mta1567 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I work at LensCrafters EyeCare. I also teach New Wearers on how to put it on. The key to this is to get over the natural reaction of blinking when an object, like your fingers are close to your eye. One you are over that hurdle, then the rest is about form!

    • @moniquecunningham6017
      @moniquecunningham6017 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoctorEyeHealth hi looking through my new contacts milky hazy ...idk why...great video

  • @dolphingirl1987kt
    @dolphingirl1987kt 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love the clean care!!!! It makes it so much easier to keep them clean!!!!!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I honestly like the bubbles 😊

    • @Robert_W7
      @Robert_W7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoctorEyeHealth The case is like a dishwasher, deep cleans them lenses like dishes :)

  • @georgexz
    @georgexz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hi @doctor eye health
    i was wondering what the lowest pescription or strength you can get from contact lenses as i am looking at contact lenses as i have a low prescription strength but get headaches.

  • @mx310tuda7
    @mx310tuda7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Good morning Dr Allen, I am a contact lens first time user and your videos have been very very helpful for me. The question I have for you today is that I had to go back to my Eye Dr about 4-5 times because they could not get/adjust a good sphere or power vision(?) so my eye Dr gave the multifocal assuming that because I'm a old dude but t I'm still not happy with my contacts, I can see 20/20 clear near like when sitting in my office desk, watching tv, or when eating but my major problem is that I cannot see far away objects like when being outside or driving, the vision is blurry. With regular glasses I can even read text as far as 150-200 feet depending on the size of the text but with these contacts I only distinguish large texts. What is going on? my glasses are cyl od -0.75 and os -0.25 and the contacts -0.25 and pl, why I can't see clearly with contacts? specially with my left eye, I'll very much appreciate any guide or assuring response. Thank you.

  • @szewczyk_travel
    @szewczyk_travel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Best thing I found about contact lenses on YT :) Thank you !

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks Lukasz! Glad you found the channel!

    • @szewczyk_travel
      @szewczyk_travel 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoctorEyeHealth Yep. Subscribed already :)

  • @deborahwallace1847
    @deborahwallace1847 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, I’ve been doing this wrong, for 5 months! Glad I found you!

  • @razz02748
    @razz02748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I use daily lenses now, but used to use the Hydrogen Peroxide System and did feel it does a better job than just the Lense Solution..

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Dailies all the way! What daily do you wear now?

  • @kalebbrown9146
    @kalebbrown9146 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I got colored contacts for a Halloween costume this year. Im not gonna use them very often, but this really helped. Thanks!

  • @mamuumuu4999
    @mamuumuu4999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I am alergic to some contact lense solutions,my eyes sting from the moment i put them on.What could be the problem? I am wesring hard contact lense

  • @dragongirl4747
    @dragongirl4747 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    i used coloured contact lenses before, and they were i bit "heavier" so i could place them in and take em out easily.
    but the clear ones were so soft and BARELY noticeable that i dropped them so many times before i got them in. and i had air bubbles in my lenses evry time i used them. but i practiced with your technique and here i am voila!

  • @mugdhabora742
    @mugdhabora742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My eye was irritating when i put on the contact lens today and i search in google and found out that it's dirty. So thanks for this video, it really helped a lot. I can wear it again now

  • @Deklectic
    @Deklectic 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I use to clean my contact case with hot soapy water when I wore regular lenses that need to be taken out then I would have a fresh case everynight.. As a kid I use to get pink eye alot induced by my unfit contact lense wearing practices 😬 so once I started doing that and taking germs seriously with my eyes it never happened again.

  • @bethvillante3033
    @bethvillante3033 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Today was my first day wearing contacts and this was super helpful!!!! Thank you!

  • @geraldl1401
    @geraldl1401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hey DR.A.......do you recommend a daily cleaner as well prior to soaking/disinfecting with ClearCare plus?

  • @kaayleelynn3424
    @kaayleelynn3424 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’m going to be trying contacts soon in a few days !!! I’m super nervous!! Thank you for this! You got a new subscriber 💕

  • @kej1166
    @kej1166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Have used Clear Care for decades and love it!!

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice! What do you like about it specifically?

    • @kej1166
      @kej1166 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@DoctorEyeHealth Mostly that it's preservative-free. I've worn contacts for almost 30 years and my eyes seem to have become more sensitive over time. Plus the fact that I can actually see the cleaning action gives me confidence the product is doing it's job.

    • @geraldl1401
      @geraldl1401 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Im aging myself now.....does anyone remember the 2 step peroxide systems from the 80's?

    • @ashtredbacani
      @ashtredbacani 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ken Johnson do you do it everyday?

    • @kej1166
      @kej1166 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ashtredbacani admittedly I do not but rather about 5x/week

  • @Luke-xe4dh
    @Luke-xe4dh ปีที่แล้ว

    I am trying on my monthly lenses for the first time today so this video will be really helpful

  • @Boonies
    @Boonies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I recently got contacts from olens, but I want to know for monthly contacts can I skip days or wearing them? Idk if that made sense but can I not wear them everyday and mix my contacts with my glasses?

    • @vivekvare9603
      @vivekvare9603 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Did you got the answer?Even i want to know this!!

    • @hillsxxx1186
      @hillsxxx1186 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      yes u can! your contact lenses can sit in the case with the same solution for over a month then make sure to change it (if u ever bought 6months or yearly contacts)

  • @Ishkatan
    @Ishkatan ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When eye drops did not work well I tried Optifree Puremoist as an eyedrop and it worked and felt great. I leave a little inside the lens when I put it on and that seems to act as a lubricant and much better than a dry lens. However, I am trying daily lenses so that I can skip all this cleaning and storage.

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hope you have success with the daily option. What brand(s) are you trying?

    • @Ishkatan
      @Ishkatan ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DoctorEyeHealth Total 1 (5.50) from Sam's Club! Seem really good and putting them in is no problem, but taking them out is challenging. I am going to try the press the eyelid against the edge of the lens method. Support from the Sam's doc in a box is marginal. I will talk to my HMO optometrist if I don't find a solution. (Sam's was an insurance decision).

  • @cecepc1842
    @cecepc1842 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I have the second, I'm glad you showed it. Thanks :)

  • @awarthestel
    @awarthestel 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you for covering ultrasonic lens cleaners! My prescription is funky so I can only get monthly contact lenses and I wasn't sure if these were a gimmick.

  • @martia9176
    @martia9176 3 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    My pro tip is not drying you hands with a towel after washing them before handling contacts so the fibers from the towel dont get in your eye. I just shake the water off.

    • @marlenelaravillegas
      @marlenelaravillegas ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Exactly

    • @chootybeeks1088
      @chootybeeks1088 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I think that may be my issue. I'll try this for sure!

    • @charlie_charldon
      @charlie_charldon 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I usually rinse my hands with saline and shake them dry before handling my lenses.

    • @piu7865
      @piu7865 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@chootybeeks1088 u can just pat dry with tissue

  • @EmmaDee
    @EmmaDee 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I love “gizmos” and that little device looked cool to me!! My deal and don’t all of you laugh is that I’m new to contacts and I have the hardest time telling which way is inside out. I’m in there with two magnify glasses, my glasses on and a magnifying make up mirror that literally shows your pours breathing!! I’d love to wear daily’s but didn’t have great luck because of my lack of experience yet HATE being so worried about cleaning them. I had no idea how to clean them until this video.

  • @Klothouse_official
    @Klothouse_official 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’m so happy about his honesty with his review loool . This is really great, I never knew all these, no wonder I’m having a hard time

    • @msmagpie5620
      @msmagpie5620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Get daily contacts,no mess no cleaning,no eye infections.

  • @riffraff9070
    @riffraff9070 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the video. Just what I needed. New to the contact game so wasn't sure what I was supposed to do.

  • @_kaebaby_
    @_kaebaby_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thanks for the info, I have a question! Do we rub and rinse the lenses only before putting them in or are we supposed to rub and rinse before putting in as well as before putting in case for the night? 🤔

    • @drfuturity
      @drfuturity 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      The instructions I have say to just rinse them when putting them in, but both rub/rinse after you take them out before they go into the case.

  • @geraldl1401
    @geraldl1401 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wear Air Optix w hydraglyde multifocals at wrk and wear RGP multifocals as my reg lens. Clear care plus is the best solution and keeps lenses hyper clean.

  • @esmeraldadessire8514
    @esmeraldadessire8514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I've been using contact lenses for a couple of years and I just learned how to clean them correctly 😅🙈thanks Dr.... I just have one question: Are we supposed to clean them even if we don't use them everyday or they can stay at the cases until the next use?🤔

    • @jesusrmzilva1426
      @jesusrmzilva1426 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can likely find that in you solution’s instructions, but most solutions say that you can store your contacts in it for about a month without having to replace the liquid. But you still have to give them a proper rub and soak overnight.

  • @oraneinavay5854
    @oraneinavay5854 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you very informative. I have couple questions After using this clear care plus do I remove them and put them in flat case with my other solution for disinfecting and cleaning or I can use this solution for my flat case too?
    Other question:
    I got this sensitive eyes saline solution that says for soft contact lenses and gas lenses from Kaiser. Can I use this for my cleaning solution in my flat case to keep them over night?
    Do I use my cleare care solution once week or?

  • @gigislookbook
    @gigislookbook 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Absolutely love this video! So beneficial! Thank you doctor

  • @Adamsday
    @Adamsday 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks.for these videos. New contacts wearer and no one told me this stuff. So glad to find these

  • @sameehasultan304
    @sameehasultan304 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Please recommend type of lenses for me, I am using frsh look contact lenses for last 12 years.. now I am looking for some more quality

  • @aubreypoon1677
    @aubreypoon1677 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for this! I am guilty of not reading the instructions very well and doing 20 seconds rubbing makes a huge difference 😆 pls don't go after me

  • @redragna3648
    @redragna3648 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    To me the lenses deffintely feel way cleaner with a hydrogen peroxide solution but the contact also feel drier after having them in that solution. What I do is, I use the hydrogen peroxide solution once a week to get the lenses really clean and use the multi purpose solution during the week. I have no idea if there is any actual benefit to this but it certainly makes my contacts feel clean for the whole month instead of having them feel really uncomfortable for the last week or so.

  • @mikolover1000
    @mikolover1000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been wearing daily lenses for 2 years and I've only started watching this bc I'm interested in switching over to monthly but after watching this I'm convinced to bear the high cost of dailies so I don't have to clean my lenses every night 🙃 and risk not doing it properly and get an infection

  • @farouqsliman4246
    @farouqsliman4246 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you so much you really answered alot of question were in my head ❤️ you make my life better🥰

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for sharing! That's incredible to hear!

  • @rarri99
    @rarri99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I knew literally nothing about this, WOW thank you so much!!!!!

  • @a.samadkhan9599
    @a.samadkhan9599 5 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    Sir when ever I wear contact lenses after 4/5 hours my right eye become reb and my eyes is become reddish and small and it irrated me any help please

    • @swethanagarajan4651
      @swethanagarajan4651 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sss
      ..same problem sir... tell me how to overcome this

    • @meganb0711
      @meganb0711 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Try eyedrops your eyes might not be lubricated enough

    • @ferno953
      @ferno953 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I had the same problem.. What I did was..for 1 week,I didn't use contact lenses but cleaned it every day with plenty of solution.. And submerged it properly.. And at the end of the week the pain was gone.. I am not sure it will be working for you

    • @msmagpie5620
      @msmagpie5620 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Get daily contact lenses,and you will be fine.

  • @mike_33jhay89
    @mike_33jhay89 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    First time using CL, is it normal i can feel the edges of the lense and seems i do have something dirty lower part of my eyes but apparently dont have.

    • @AlexisTorres00
      @AlexisTorres00 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      If it feels like you got an eyelash in your eye, it's just you not being used to having them on. You get used to them after a while but if at some point in the day you start to feel them again, I know rewetting drops help a ton! I recently got some myself and just barely started to get used to them so I don't really feel them anymore

  • @keishatorres9659
    @keishatorres9659 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love you soooo much! You are a great help to all of us eye challenged people. Just a quick question, do i rub each side of my lenses for 20 seconds each? And do I rinse then for 10 secs per each side of a lens?

  • @danny.k1620
    @danny.k1620 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is there any contact lenses that can be use for long hours of working on computer ?

  • @loubock3238
    @loubock3238 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love Dr. Allen, I have learned so much, thank you!

  • @altondc3
    @altondc3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hello Doc! I love your videos! What are your thoughts on Solotica lenses? They are a color contact brand from Italy that you order online. I've been using them for a few years now--no problems! Would you consider them safe?

    • @DoctorEyeHealth
      @DoctorEyeHealth  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      So something that a lot of suppliers dont mention is the oxygen transmission. Those lenses are made of polymacon with has a low oxygen transmission. That technology is from the 1960s and does not offer the minimal oxygen transmission needed to prevent corneal hypoxia. I have some colored lenses of the same material but I would not personally wear them more than 4 hours a day. Very high risk of complications.

    • @altondc3
      @altondc3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@DoctorEyeHealth You're the best! Thanks for your quick and helpful response.

    • @luisfilipemartinspereira628
      @luisfilipemartinspereira628 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Solótica colored contacts are manufactured and designed in Brazil, not Italy!
      They have been quite popular due to their pattern designs for changing the color of your eyes. They have a base curve of 8.7.
      I wear everyday 'Anesthesia Addict Blue'. It's another popular colored contacts brand due to their more realistic lenses pattern design. I personally prefer them over 'Solótica' counterparts, because they're made of a thinner material and their base curve is 8.6 which fits more easily my eyes... They're made of Polymacon, too.
      I tried colored contacts from Alcon/Ciba Vision, Bausch+Lomb and Coopervision, but their colored pattern designs are outdated... They didn't improve along the years, unfortunately, and they look too much 'fake' even from a talking distance.
      I like 'BioTrue' multipurpose solution from Bausch+Lomb, though... It doesn't give me blurry vision like other brands do.
      Some years ago, I tried 'Freshlook Colors' and 'AirOptix Colors' with 'Opti-Free PureMoist' (Alcon Brands) but I had blurry vision while wearing them and many people asked me all the time if I was wearing colored contacts.
      I don't have those problems anymore.
      I hope I won't develop eye problems in the future, but I currently don't notice any additional discomfort between 'Anesthesia Addict Blue' and the other brands I tried in the past...

    • @altondc3
      @altondc3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@luisfilipemartinspereira628 thanks for sharing ! I enjoyed reading this. You seem like another color contact junkie, like myself. I always saw videos on Anesthesia, but never tried the company. Maybe I will this time, while listening to the doc and only wearing them 4 hours at a time. I ain't tryin to go blind, lol

    • @luisfilipemartinspereira628
      @luisfilipemartinspereira628 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@altondc3 You're welcome, brother!
      Yes, I am! But, I don't enjoy when people ask me all the time, if I'm wearing colored contacts!
      It never happened with 'Anesthesia Addict Blue', fortunately!
      That's why I've been wearing them, everyday.
      Cheers!🙏😎💪

  • @jillcopeland7790
    @jillcopeland7790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I work in a vision center and we've heard if you use bio true and clear care it can dry out lenses we tell patients to use opti free. And with the clear care we recommend at least 8 hours not the 6 on the box.