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Medical Forum / General / Vision / August 2007Generic Contact Lens Saline Solution Comparable to Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus No Rub
Hello, Has anyone found a generic contact lens saline solution that is comparable to Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus No Rub saline solution? I have been trying to find a generic in order to save some $$ as it is ridiculous having to pay $7+ for salt water. I've tried Meijer's, Kroger's and Wal-Mart's (Equate brand) equivalents, and none seem to be exactly the same, but Wal-Mart's comes the closest. I feel a little burning with this solution, but it's bearable. It would be nice to find something that mimics Bausch & Lomb's solution exactly, as that solution provides for a comfortable wearing. Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, Kevin Kevin G. <KevinGravelle@gmail.com> wrote in part: > Has anyone found a generic contact lens saline solution > that is comparable to Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus No Rub [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > nice to find something that mimics Bausch & Lomb's solution > exactly, as that solution provides for a comfortable wearing. You may not be able to. IIRC, B&L has a patent on including potassium chloride in solutions (their "Sensitive Eyes" products). A patent makes it illegal for others to mfr potassium solutions without B&L agreement (royalties). -- Robert > Has anyone found a generic contact lens saline solution that is > comparable to Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus No Rub saline solution? Kroger and Wal-Mart don't make contact lens solutions, but rather they buy in bulk, shopping for overruns and surplus from each of the major manufacturers. We know they can't alter these FDA-approved formulas, but we don't know whether this week's "Equate" came from AMO or B&L or Ciba or someone else. There's only a handful of approved solutions, in the US. This doesn't help you much, but it explains why there isn't a simple answer to your question. If it were just "salt water" you'd still be able to buy salt tablets and make your own saline. -MT Thanks, everyone, for your replies. I guess I either shell out the big bucks or I deal with the slight discomfort! Kevin > > Has anyone found a generic contact lens saline solution that is > > comparable to Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus No Rub saline solution? [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > -MT > Thanks, everyone, for your replies. I guess I either shell out the > big bucks or I deal with the slight discomfort! Target and Costco/Kirkland have their own versions. I've used both with no problems, but prefer the Kirkland stuff -- it's cheaper. >> > Has anyone found a generic contact lens saline solution that is >> > comparable to Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus No Rub saline solution? [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] >> to your question. If it were just "salt water" you'd still be able to buy >> salt tablets and make your own saline.  SignatureCheers, Bev It only takes 2 men to tile a bathroom if you slice them thinly enough. > Has anyone found a generic contact lens saline solution that is > comparable to Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus No Rub saline solution? > I have been trying to find a generic in order to save some $$ as it is > ridiculous having to pay $7+ for salt water. Renu multi-plus no rub is not a saline solution, it's a multi-purpose solution for disinfecting, as well as cleaning/rinsing. > I feel a > little burning with this solution, but it's bearable. I would not stay with a brand that caused a burning sensation. You could go with some other brands of multi-purpose solution, like Alcon. They may be slightly cheaper. >> Has anyone found a generic contact lens saline solution that is >> comparable to Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus No Rub saline solution? [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >could go with some other brands of multi-purpose solution, like Alcon. >They may be slightly cheaper. I'm not a doctor, but I'm awfully well-versed in preservative-induced ocular surface toxicity. I totally agree with Bucky. What you're feeling there with that "little burning" is, quite likely, cell apoptosis -- the eating away, and killing off of, your corneal epithelial cells. Most of those cells will regenerate, but ... you'll ALSO be causing a disruption and destabilization of your tear film layer that will begin to cause symptoms of dry eye. Contact lens wear ALONE will often cause that (through mechanical irritation). Adding a chemical catalyst to SPEED the process is a really bad idea. Maybe you ought to consider an AoSept-type solution?? >>> Has anyone found a generic contact lens saline solution that is >>> comparable to Bausch & Lomb ReNu Multi-Plus No Rub saline solution? >[quoted text clipped - 10 lines] >Adding a chemical catalyst to SPEED the process is a >really bad idea. I am agree! Just a warning , generic solutions less safer than brands, But even brands: On May 25, AMO (Advanced Medical Optics) announced a recall of their "No Rub" Complete MoisturePlus Multipurpose Contact Solution This Complete Moisture Plus recall is not so distant from Bausch & Lomb's recall of ReNu with MoistureLoc, which caused serious injury to many contact lens wearers. potentially exposing an untold number of unsuspecting contact lens wearers to this painful (AK) infection that can cause permanent vision loss or blindness. There is thousands of links , for example: http://www.amolitigation.com/Default.aspx?source=google&camp=AMO&ag=amo1A&ad=001 &gclid=CLyijIz1_I0CFVB1OAodtjx2PQ >Contact lens wear ALONE will often cause that (through mechanical >irritation). CORRECT! From guidelines of American Academy of Ophthalmology GUIDELINE TITLE Refractive errors. POTENTIAL HARMS • Complications of contact lens use: The most serious risk of contact lens use is the development of microbial keratitis, which can lead to visual loss even if properly treated. Other complications include tarsal papillary conjunctivitis, bulbar conjunctival changes, epithelial keratopathy, corneal neovascularization, nonmicrobial corneal infiltrates, and corneal warpage. Endothelial changes can also occur, including polymegathism, pleomorphism, and, rarely, reduction of endothelial cell density. Progressive corneal thinning of the epithelium and stroma during lens wear has also been reported. http://www.guideline.gov/summary/summary.aspx?ss=15&doc_id=3545&nbr=2771 > I > have been trying to find a generic in order to save some $$ as it is > ridiculous having to pay $7+ for salt water. oh, a better solution (no pun intended) is to use multi-purpose for cleaning/disinfecting (soaking overnight), but use saline for rinsing before putting the contacts into your eyes. The saline may wash off the chemicals in the multi-purpose solution that caused the burning. And saline is much cheaper (~$2) than multi-purpose. Give that a try. No, we don't advise saline unless: it is preserved, or it is aerosol. Ordinarily, we don't advocate saline under any circumstances as it is contaminated within 2 hours of opening. Stick with Renu as it is designed to work properly, not be a cheap copy. Kevin, continue to use the cheap crap and send me the photos for my collection when they ulcerate. Then you may understand why we don't tell people to buy cheap walmart crap. your choice. dr grant |
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