The famous company Bausch + Lomb specializes in the production and production of contact lenses for daily, monthly, six-month wear, as well as solutions. The latest innovation of the company is Biotrue liquid, which cares for any polymer products. Today we consider the features and benefits of the solution, as well as the volume in which it is produced. And we’ll also find out what people think about this new contact lens care product.
The composition of the drug
Regardless of the volume of the vial, Biotrue solution (120 ml or 300 ml) has the same composition. The components of the liquid are:
- sodium chloride and hyaluronate ;
- boric acid ;
- sulfobetaine;
- disodium edatate;
- poloxamine;
- polyquaternium;
- sodium borate;
- polyaminopropylbiguanidine.
But that is not all. The auxiliary elements here are: sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, distilled water.
Biotrue is a universal solution because it is suitable for the care of both silicone – gel and hydrogel soft contact lenses.
Using the solution in the morning
For excellent cleaning and disinfection of lenses, it is necessary to adhere to the rules for the use of liquids:
- Wash hands thoroughly, dry them with a towel.
- Remove contact lens from container, rinse with solution.
- Insert a clear polymer into the eye.
- To make the same manipulation with another lens.
- Pour the solution from the container, rinse the case with fresh liquid.
- Dry the lens container in the fresh air. Lids do not need to be screwed onto the container.
Using the solution in the evening
- Wash hands with soap. Dry with a towel.
- Pour fresh contact lens solution into the container.
- Remove one lens, put it on the palm of your hand, drip 2 drops of liquid. Wipe the clear polymer on both sides.
- Rinse the lens with fresh solution.
- To carry out similar actions with another transparent polymer.
- Close both parts of the container with caps that are individual for each eye.
Fluid features
Biotrue Contact Lens Solution has the following properties:
- Dual disinfection system. The combination of two disinfectants at once allows you to eliminate microbes, bacteria and fungi.
- Super humidification provided by hyaluronic acid. It is a natural element, so the eye perceives it perfectly.
- The formula of the product corresponds to the normal acidity of a healthy tear.
- The liquid supports the natural activity of proteins, prevents the destruction of the protein structure.
- The drug retains lysozyme (antibacterial agent) 13 times more than other solutions.
Options, volume
The product ideally cleans any lens. Biotrue (liquid) is available in such volumes: 120 ml and 300 ml. The kit includes a bottle and a container for corrective polymer products.
The solution is used for disinfection, cleaning, moistening, rinsing and storage.
After opening the bottle, you can use the liquid for no more than 3 months.
The minimum disinfection time is 4 hours. Therefore, it is better to leave contact lenses overnight in this liquid so that all harmful microorganisms are eliminated.
Cost. Manufacturer
A solution of Biotrue (120 ml) will cost about 260 rubles. If you buy a bottle of a larger dosage (300 ml), then you need to give about 450 rubles. Comparing both costs, you can understand that it will be more economical to acquire liquid in a larger capacity.
The drug is produced by the famous American company Bausch + Lomb.
Product properties
Biotrue is a solution, the price of which is quite justified, because you can use the product daily. The drug has the following properties:
- Eliminates proteins.
- Eliminates various raids.
- Cleans, loosens the lenses.
- Removes biofilm deposits.
- Eliminates pathogens.
- Disinfect soft polymers.
Eye lenses, being in this solution, are saturated with oxygen, moisturized. Then wearing these glasses substitutes will be comfortable even during the day.
Positive reviews
The Biotrue solution (300 ml or 120 ml) deserves user reviews. Here are the positive aspects that women and men see in this drug:
- The ability to choose the right bottle. If there is no money for a large package, you can take a small one. But still cheaper to buy a bottle of 300 ml.
- Excellent lens cleansing. On soft polymers, even the smallest particles, dots, etc. disappear.
- No need to buy moisturizing drops. The liquid moistens contact lenses so well and for a long time that you can go all day, and there will be no discomfort or dryness.
- Convenient cap. It is screwed to the bottle itself, so a person will never lose it.
- Transparent bottle with a red marking line. Thanks to this design, you can always see how much solution is left. This is very convenient when planning a new purchase of the drug.
- Suitable even for sensitive eyes. Many people note that Biotrue (a solution for contact lenses) does not cause the appearance of redness, itching in the eyes. Ophthalmologists often recommend it to those clients who have a tendency to allergies.
- Normal value for money.
- The fluid is suitable for all types of contact lenses.
- The presence of a case for polymer products. Not all contact lens manufacturers give their customers a container. And this is a nice bonus for people.
- Many users note that lenses become soft after interacting with this solution.
Negative reviews
Unfortunately, Biotrue (solution) does not always receive positive reviews. There are also dissatisfied users who did not like the following points in the use of the drug:
- High cost. If you compare the solutions of other companies, then this one is much more expensive.
- Inconvenient cover. If for some people the cap fits in all respects, then others are not happy with it. Some post on forums that it closes very tightly. Yes, and open it, according to users, with one hand is not easy.
- Not common tool. Some people do not like the fact that Biotrue (300 ml) is not sold in every pharmacy or optician. If other drugs are common in all pharmaceutical institutions, this one is not. Sometimes it takes a long time to find this liquid. Although you can go the other way - order it online.
- Not suitable for everyone. There are people who claim that Biotrue (solution) caused them to watery eyes, itchy eyes. This can happen in one case: if a person buys a drug with an expired shelf life or if he does not change the liquid in the container. But you need to do this regularly. If you carefully follow the instructions and pay attention to the expiration dates of the drug, then no negative reviews will arise.
Contact lenses to match
With the Biotrue solution, the company simultaneously launched eyeglass substitutes of the same name. These polymers, created from the new HyperGel material, combine the best qualities that lenses can possess. The new material improves oxygen transmission performance, perfectly retains moisture, while maintaining a natural water balance. Biotrue lenses contain 78% moisture, and today it is the highest among all one-day substitutes for glasses.
New polymer products were created using Bausch + Lomb's unique technology called High Definition. High clarity and clarity of vision will be ensured even with poor visibility. These lenses also provide excellent eye protection from ultraviolet radiation. These are one-day substitutes for glasses, they are sold in 30 pairs, that is, the packaging is designed for 1 month. You do not need to buy a Biotrue solution for these lenses, because every day a person will wear a new pair of polymers.
Precautionary measures
So that the unreasonable use of the solution does not harm a person, does not lead to vision loss, it is important to observe the following rules:
- Always wash and dry your hands before putting on and removing lenses.
- Never use plain water or saline to rinse the container.
- Always pour out liquid after each disinfection cycle.
- Do not use the solution 90 days after opening the bottle.
- Visit an ophthalmologist regularly.
Conclusion
Biotrue (solution) is a unique, high-quality product of the famous company Bausch + Lomb. The fluid has an extensive range of features that provide quality lens care. Basically, people respond positively to this solution, considering it one of the best means for the care of vision-correcting polymer products.