INSERTION: PLUNGER METHOD
CENTER LENS ONTO PLUNGER
Set the lens on the center of the plunger.
FILL LENS WITH NON-PRESERVED SALINE
Fill lens with non-preserved saline solution, forming a convex shape (bubble-like shape).
TILT HEAD DOWN AND INSERT LENSES UP
Tilt your chin down to your chest, looking straight down, hold open your upper and lower eyelids and then place lens gently onto the center of your eye. Reinsert if any bubbles are present.
INSERTION: THREE-FINGER METHOD
CENTER LENS ONTO FINGERS
Center the lens onto your thumb, index and middle fingers (bring all fingers to together to create a cup).
FILL LENS WITH SALINE
Fill lens with saline solution, forming a convex shape (bubble-like shape).
TILT HEAD DOWN AND INSERT LENSES UP
Tilt your chin down to your chest, looking straight down, hold open your upper and lower eyelids and then place lens gently onto the center of your eye. Reinsert if any bubbles are present.
Scleral Contact Lens Insertion
HOW TO INSERT SCLERAL LENSES: FINGER METHOD
REMOVAL: PLUNGER METHOD
WET PLUNGER
Wet plunger with 1-2 drops of saline.
GENTLY REMOVE WITH PLUNGER
Gently attach the plunger to the bottom edge of the lens. Tilt up and out and carefully remove from your eye.
REMOVAL: FINGER METHOD
LIFT BOTTOM EDGE OF LENS
Pull your lower eyelid down and then up, ensure that the eyelid is under the lower edge of the lens. Push upward too loosen the lens.
GENTLY REMOVE LENS
Lift the edge of the lens with your finger to gently remove the lens. You may do this leaning over a towel so as to not lose the lens.
HOW TO REMOVE SCLERAL LENSES
HOW TO REMOVE SCLERAL LENSES: FINGER METHOD
CLEANING YOUR SCLERAL LENSES WITH CLEAR CARE
WASH, RINSE AND DRY HANDS
Wash, rinse and dry your hands thoroughly.
RUB LENSES WITH CLEAR CARE & PLACE IN DOME
Gently rub your lenses in the palm of your hand with 2-4 drops of Clear Care solution. Then place your lenses into the basket and rinse your lenses while on the dome for 5 seconds with Clear Care solution.
FILL UP TO THE LINE
Fill the case to the line with Clear Care solution.
SOAK OVERNIGHT FOR AT LEAST 6 HOURS
Tighten the lid and let your lenses soak for at least 6 hours.
HOW TO USE CLEAR CARE
SALINE SOLUTIONS FOR INSERTION
BAUSCH + LOMB SCLERALFIL
Preservative-free saline solution in vial form. Great for travel. We stock these in our office.
PURILENS
Preservative-free saline solution in bottle form. Longer lasting and economical. We stock these in our office.
Preservative-free saline solution with 5 natural electrolytes to help contribute to a healthier ocular environment that mimics your natural tears. The only FDA cleared insertion solution containing the 4 additional electrolytes (calcium, magnesium, potassium, and phosphate).
LACRIPURE
Preservative-free saline solution in vial form. Great for travel.
CLEANING SOLUTIONS
Clear Care Hydrogen Peroxide
Hydrogen Peroxide cleaning & disinfecting solution.
*Preferred method
Boston Simplus
One step cleaning and conditioning system.
TROUBLESHOOTING & REWETTING DROPS
Refresh Celluvisc 1%
Add a 2-3 drops of Refresh Celluvisc 1% to your scleral lens prior to topping off with preservative-free saline to help with fogging issues during scleral lens wear.
Refresh Relieva for Contacts
Great surface rewetting drops for the outer surface of your scleral lenses during lens wear.
Scleral Lens Insertion & Removal
HOW TO REMOVE SCLERAL LENSES: FINGER METHOD
HOW TO USE CLEAR CARE
