There is a certain lens called Proclear that has a tendency to rip under certain people’s contact lens handling habits.
So why would we keep using it? Because it provides excellent comfort, particularly for those who get dryness while wearing contact lenses. The material is also used in a variety of modalities like 2-week replacement (Biomedics XC), and one month sphere, toric, toric extended range, and multi-focal. It is an indispensable lens, and most people handle it just fine; however, I’d like to give some handling tips that I’ve learned from a Coopervision representative:
- Don’t pinch from the center of the lens to remove.
- Do use re-wetting drops prior to removal.
- Do slide the lens temporally to break suction prior to removal.
- Do make sure lens cases are full so lens does not adhere to the case.
- Do be careful with fingernails to avoid nicks and tears.
Proclear is a high water lens (60%), so it’s very comfortable. We just need to add the above suggestions into our handling of the lens.
And by the way, these tips are good for any contact lens- no matter what brand you wear.
These statements are very true. This is the first time I have had Proclear Toric lenses. I have had them for about a month and have gone through 4 in my right eye and one is my left. The are extremely delicate. I was almost at my wits end until I found this.
I have been wearing the Proclear lenses for several months now and have just recently had trouble with them ripping. In December alone I ripped 2 right lenses within 3 days and just today another right contact ripped along with my left one while I was taking it out this evening. I am hoping these tips really do work!