Several products containing hydrogen peroxide are now available in Canada. Don't assume that all contact lens cleaning solutions are the same.SafeMedicationUse.ca has the following advice for consumers: If you know about other incidents involving contact lens solutions, please tell us about them by submitting a report. ISMP Canada has advised Health Canada and Shoppers Drug Mart of the problem. Fortunately, the consumer did not experience any lasting harm to his eyes. The consumer knew he was not using the product as directed, but he did not feel that the warnings printed on the package were adequate. As a result, the hydrogen peroxide was not neutralized, and the patient experienced painful burning and watering of the eyes after he inserted his contact lenses. The consumer did not follow the directions for using the special case. To safely use this product, the contact lenses must be placed in a special case containing a disk that neutralizes the hydrogen peroxide. The product was Life Brand Lens Care System, which contains 3.3% hydrogen peroxide. We have since received a report from a consumer who soaked his lenses in a store-brand contact lens cleaning solution that contained hydrogen peroxide. Our previous alerts described incidents with the product Clear Care, which contains 3% hydrogen peroxide.
#PEROXIDE TO CLEAN CONTACT LENSES UPDATE#
Health Canada also asked manufacturers to update the labels of Canadian products to highlight the risks of improper use. Health Canada provided similar warnings in communications published in April 2013 and February 2016. In the past, SafeMedicationUse.ca has warned consumers about the risk of painful eye injuries if these solutions are used incorrectly. These cleaning solutions that contain hydrogen peroxide must not be used directly in the eye or as a rinsing solution for lenses. Some contact lens cleaning solutions contain hydrogen peroxide. Reminder: Contact Lens Cleaning Solutions with Hydrogen Peroxide May Cause Eye Injury
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