Boston Advance Cleaner Solution, for Gas Permeable Contact Lenses, 1 Fl Oz

About the Product

Boston ADVANCE Cleaner is a sterile, concentrated, homogeneous surfactant solution supplied in a 1 FL OZ (30 mL) bottle. The cleaning agents are alkyl ether sulfate, ethoxylated alkyl phenol tri-quaternary cocoa-based phospholipid and silica gel, with titanium dioxide, and the formula is tinted. It is indicated for use to clean fluoro silicone acrylate and silicone acrylate rigid gas permeable contact lenses after each removal and before conditioning.

This is the daily cleaning step of the two bottle Boston ADVANCE lens care system, used every time the lenses come out and before they go into the conditioning solution. Lenses are rubbed for 20 seconds with 2 to 4 drops in the palm of the hand, then rinsed for at least 5 seconds a side with a saline solution. This cleaner will irritate your eyes unless removed from lenses by thorough rinsing, so lenses must be rinsed before they are soaked and worn. It performs the cleaning step only. The wetting, soaking and disinfecting that follow are done by Boston ADVANCE Comfort Formula Conditioning Solution, sold separately, which this cleaner does not replace.

Materials

• Alkyl ether sulfate, ethoxylated alkyl phenol tri-quaternary cocoa-based phospholipid and silica gel The cleaning agents in the formula.
• Titanium dioxide Also present in the formula, which is tinted.

Full Ingredient List

Boston ADVANCE Cleaner is a sterile, concentrated, homogeneous surfactant solution containing alkyl ether sulfate, ethoxylated alkyl phenol tri-quaternary cocoa-based phospholipid and silica gel as cleaning agents; with titanium dioxide.

Specifications

How to Use

1. Wash hands with mild soap. (Caution - pump soaps may contain oil-based suspension agents).
2. Rub both sides of the lenses carefully with 2 to 4 drops of Boston ADVANCE® Cleaner in the palm of your hand for 20 seconds.
3. Rinse each side of the lens thoroughly for at least 5 seconds or as needed to remove the cleaner with a saline solution indicated for the care of rigid gas permeable contact lenses.
4. Place lenses in lens case and fill with fresh Boston ADVANCE® Comfort Formula Conditioning Solution. Soak lenses for at least 4 hours (or overnight) before wearing.
5. Discard solution within 90 days after opening. Record date opened in space provided on bottle label.

Warnings

This cleaner will irritate your eyes unless removed from lenses by thorough rinsing. If instilled into the eyes immediately remove lenses and flush eyes with tap water until cleaner is thoroughly removed from the eyes.

To avoid contamination, never touch dropper tip of the container with your hands or to any surface. Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Contact lenses and solutions, if not handled properly can become contaminated by common bacteria known to cause ocular infections. Serious damage to the eye and loss of vision may result from using contaminated solutions or from wearing contaminated or damaged contact lenses.

PROBLEMS WITH CONTACT LENSES AND LENS CARE PRODUCTS COULD RESULT IN CORNEAL INFECTION AND/OR ULCER AND LEAD TO LOSS OF VISION. It is essential that you follow your eye care practitioner's directions and all labeling instructions for proper use and care of your lenses and lens care products, including the lens case.

Eye problems, including corneal ulcers, can develop rapidly and lead to loss of vision. Daily wear lenses are not indicated for overnight wear and should not be worn while sleeping. Clinical studies have shown that the risk of serious adverse reactions is increased when these lenses are worn overnight. Extended wear lenses should be regularly removed for cleaning and disinfection or for disposal and replacement on the schedule prescribed by your eye care practitioner. Clinical studies have shown that there is an increased incidence of serious adverse reactions in extended wear contact lens users as compared to daily wear contact lens users. Studies have also shown that the risk of serious adverse reactions increases the longer extended wear lenses are worn before removal for cleaning and disinfection or for disposal and replacement. Studies have also shown that smokers have a higher incidence of adverse reactions. If you experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes or redness of the eye, immediately remove your lenses and promptly contact your eye care practitioner. It is recommended that contact lens wearers see their eye care practitioner twice each year or, if directed, more frequently.

• Failure to discard solution from lens case after each use, "topping-off" solution or use of water to care for your lenses may lead to contamination resulting in eye injury and potential loss of vision.
• You should follow the complete recommended lens rubbing and rinsing times in the product labeling to adequately disinfect your lenses and reduce the risk of contact lens contamination. Reduced rubbing or rinsing time may not adequately clean your lenses.
• Never use water, saline solution, or rewetting drops to disinfect your lenses. These solutions will not disinfect your lenses. Not using the recommended disinfectant can lead to severe infection, vision loss or blindness.
• Do not store your lenses or rinse your lens case with water or any non-sterile solution. Only use fresh solution so you do not contaminate your lenses or lens case. Use of non-sterile solution can lead to severe infection, vision loss or blindness.
• Using your solution beyond the discard date could result in contamination of the solution and can lead to severe infection, vision loss or blindness.

Storage

Store solutions at room temperature. Do not freeze. Use before expiration date on the container. Discard solution 90 days after opening.