Saline solution consists of saltwater that’s pH balanced. Its purpose is to rinse off your contacts. … However, saline solution is NOT the same as contact solution. It contains no cleaning or disinfecting agents.
Additionally, can I use saline solution for contact lenses?
You should use saline solution to rinse off your lenses before you put them in. They’re made of a pH-balanced saltwater solution that’s gentle on your eyes. … Never use saline solution to store lenses or even clean them; only to rinse them.
Also to know is, what can I use if I don’t have contact lens solution?
If you don’t have a solution and catch yourself in a situation where your contact lenses are bothering you, it is best to just throw away your contacts. Another option is to use lubricating drops made for use with contact lenses to try to relieve the discomfort.
Is multi purpose solution saline solution?
Unlike multipurpose solutions and hydrogen peroxide-based solutions, saline-based solutions cannot clean or disinfect lenses. Instead, Equate’s Saline Solution for Sensitive Eyes is simply designed to store and rinse lenses, keeping them fresh, moist, and ready to be used.