Multipurpose Disinfecting Solution Compatibility With a Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lens

The purpose of this study is to verify the compatibility of a silicone hydrogel lens when used with four multipurpose disinfecting solutions (OPTI-FREE® RepleniSH®, ReNu MultiPlus®, Solo-Care Aqua™ and MeniCareTM Soft) by observing changes within the cornea.

Inclusion criteria

A person is eligible for inclusion in the study if he/she:

• Is at least 17 years old and has full legal capacity to volunteer
• Has read and signed an information consent letter, after having the opportunity to ask questions and receive acceptable answers
• Is willing and able to follow instructions and maintain the study appointment schedule
• Is correctable to a visual acuity of 6/7.5 (20/25) or better (both eyes) with their habitual vision correction
• Has normal binocular vision (no strabismus, no amblyopia, and anisometropia less than or equal to 1.00 D)
• Has clear corneas and no active ocular disease
• Has had an ocular examination in the last two years.
• Has a functional pair of spectacles
• Is a current soft lens wearer replacing their lenses at least monthly
• Has a distance contact lens prescription between +6.00D to -10.00 DS and can be successfully fitted with the study lens
• Has astigmatism less than or equal to -1.00DC
• Agrees to wear the study lenses on a daily wear basis

Exclusion criteria

A person will be excluded from the study if he/she:

• Has any signs or symptoms of dry eye
• Has any clinically significant blepharitis
• Has undergone corneal refractive surgery
• Is aphakic
• Has any systemic disease affecting ocular health
• Is using any systemic or topical medications that may affect ocular health
• Is pregnant or lactating
• Is participating in any other type of clinical or research study
• Currently wears daily disposable lenses
• Currently wears lenses on a continuous or extended wear basis
• Is unable to successfully wear contact lenses without routinely using rewetting drops