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B E S P O K E R G P
Care & Maintenance
Safety and Hygiene:
Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses are recognised as a safe form of vision correction.
However, incorrect care of contact lenses and solutions can increase the risk of eye infections and
corneal ulcers. Risk factors for contact lens related corneal infection include improper lens cleaning
and disinfection, poor hygiene practices and smoking.
along with regular reviews, will minimise this risk.
Always thoroughly wash your hands with an antibacterial based hand wash and dry them with a clean
lint free towel before handling, removing or inserting your lenses. Make sure to clean all parts of your
hands, including between the fingers and dry thoroughly.
• Sit at a table or desk and place a lint free cloth down to insert and remove lenses. Avoid bathrooms
as they often contain more germs than any other room in the home.
• Inspect your lenses for deposits and defects such as chips or cracks. Do not wear chipped or cracked
lenses as these may cause discomfort and pain. If you notice any defects or if you are unsure whether
your lenses are damaged do not wear the lenses and ask your optometrist to inspect them first.
• If you misplace a lens, contact your optometrist for a replacement.
Your lenses should never come into contact with tap or bottled water. Water contains microorganisms
like Acanthamoeba that can cause sight-threatening eye infections.
Removal
- Remove lens either manually or with the suction cup
METHOD 1 – SUCTION TOOL
• Using your middle fingers, open the eyelids wider than the lens diameter.
• With the suction tool between your index finger and thumb, align the suction cup so it is positioned in
front of and parallel to the lens.
• When the suction cup touches the lens, apply gentle pressure to adhere the lens to the cup and
remove the lens from your eye.
• After removal from the eye, carefully slide the lens sideways from the suction cup and it will come off easily.
METHOD 2 – MANUAL REMOVAL
• Using your middle fingers, open the lids wider than the lens diameter.
• Apply pressure to the lid margins, pushing in together to move your lids under
the lens and lever it out of the eye.
Following your practitioner's hygiene regime,
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Table of Contents
Summary of Contents for EyeSpace BESPOKE RGP
- Page 1 B E S P O K E R G P Care & Maintenance Safety and Hygiene: Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP) contact lenses are recognised as a safe form of vision correction. However, incorrect care of contact lenses and solutions can increase the risk of eye infections and corneal ulcers.
- Page 2 R for right! The second letter of blue is L for left! EyeSpace Bespoke lenses are made of a strong polymer which resists damage in normal wearing circumstances. However, it is still important to handle them carefully.
- Page 3 EYESPACE BESPOKE INSERTION TIPS Insertion: STEP 1: Remove lenses from the Cleaning Solution Case and rinse with saline. If using hydrogen peroxide solution a minimum soaking time of 6 hours is required for the acid to neutralise to saline. STEP 2: Place 1-2 drops of a Lubricating Eye Drop in the back of the lens.
- Page 4 EYESPACE BESPOKE INSERTION TIPS THINGS TO REMEMBER! • Do not modify the recommended cleaning routine or solutions without consulting your optometrist. Other solutions may not be compatible with your eyes and lenses and may cause discomfort or allergic reactions. • Shortcuts with cleaning solutions may appear to save money but may result in ineffectively cleaning and disinfecting the lens.
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