The Life Brand Saline Solution is a gentle, pH balanced rinsing solution designed for soft contact lenses. It is a non-disinfecting rinse intended to accompany chemical and hydrogen peroxide disinfection systems, and it should not be used as a disinfecting or neutralizing solution. This product is ideal for wearers who need a reliable rinse and storage fluid and want to avoid thimerosal.
Key benefits
- For rinsing and storing soft contact lenses, helping maintain lens cleanliness between steps in your care routine.
- Gentle pH balanced formula to minimize irritation during handling and wear.
- Contains No Thimerosal, reducing exposure to certain preservative-related sensitivities.
- Isotonic and buffered for comfort and compatibility with common disinfection systems.
- Preserved with polyaminopropyl biguanide (0.00003%) and edetate disodium (0.025%) to help maintain solution stability.
Ingredients and what they do
- Boric acid — contributes to the buffered isotonic nature of the solution, helping maintain a gentle environment for contact lenses.
- Sodium borate — participates in buffering to support a stable pH during use.
- Potassium chloride — helps maintain tonicity, reducing irritation on the eye surface.
- Sodium chloride — provides isotonic properties similar to tears for comfortable rinsing.
- Preservative polyaminopropyl biguanide (0.00003%) — helps maintain solution integrity and inhibits microbial growth.
- Edetate disodium (0.025%) — acts as a chelating agent to help keep the solution stable.
Usage and suitability
Follow the included product instructions for use with your specific disinfection system. Note that peroxide disinfectants require neutralization prior to insertion of contact lenses. This saline solution is indicated for rinsing and storing soft contact lenses and is not a disinfecting or neutralizing solution. Keep out of reach of children and do not use if the seal is broken.
Closing notes
For wearers seeking a reliable rinsing and storage fluid that aligns with common contact lens care routines, this product provides consistent performance without thimerosal.
How to use Life Brand Saline Solution
Follow these steps to rinse and store soft contact lenses using the saline solution. Use as part of your standard lens care routine with compatible disinfecting systems.
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Prepare
Wash and dry your hands before handling lenses; verify the 355 mL bottle is intact and within its shelf life.
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Rinse
Remove lenses from your eye and place them in the palm. Rinse each lens with the saline solution to remove surface irritants before storage.
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Store
Place lenses in the storage case and fill with saline solution to cover lenses completely, ensuring a comfortable storage environment between uses.
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Follow system guidelines
If you use chemical or hydrogen peroxide disinfection, complete the disinfection per your system’s directions and then rinse as advised before insertion.
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Safety
Do not use as a disinfecting or neutralizing solution. Keep out of reach of children and discontinue if irritation occurs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Brand Saline Solution used for?
It is a rinsing and storage solution for soft contact lenses, not a disinfecting or neutralizing solution.
Is this safe for peroxide disinfection procedures?
Peroxide disinfectants require neutralization prior to insertion of contact lenses; follow your system’s instructions and use this saline solution for rinsing as advised.
Does this product contain thimerosal?
No. It contains No Thimerosal, aligning with a preservative profile suitable for sensitive users.
Who should avoid using this product?
There are no explicit age restrictions in the data, but as with all contact lens solutions, keep out of reach of children and discontinue use if irritation occurs. Follow the packaging directions precisely.
What are the active preservative ingredients and their purpose?
Polyaminopropyl biguanide (0.00003%) helps preserve solution integrity, and edetate disodium (0.025%) acts as a chelating agent to stabilize the formulation.
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