Orlando Pediatric Eye Care

Retainer Healthy Lens Guide Orlando, FL

The OrthoK retainer lenses are a great way to control myopia (nearsightedness) & gain independence from traditional eye glasses and/or contact lenses. BUT you need to follow proper retainer cleaning & handling methods.

Step 1

Handling Your Lenses

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap & water.
    Hand Wash

    Hand Wash

    TIP: Sing the ABCs (this will ensure you wash your hands long enough).
  2. NEVER use tap water to rinse or clean your retainers or lens case. Tap water can have microorganisms & bacteria that cause severe & difficult to treat infections.
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Step 2

Put Them ON

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap & water.
  2. Remove your retainers & rinse with the recommended solution.
  3. OPTIONAL: Put an eye drop of the recommended artificial tear in your retainer, before putting your retainers in.
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Step 3

Removal

  1. Wash your hands thoroughly with soap & water.
  2. After removing your retainers, use 1-2 drops of the recommended solution to gently rub & clean your retainers. This will remove protein, oil & other build-up!
  3. Place your retainers in a clean case & fill with solution to lubricate & condition your retainers.
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Step 4

Cleaning Your Case

  1. When you put your retainers on at night, completely empty the solution in the case. NEVER reuse the solution!
  2. DO NOT RINSE your case with water! Rinse with solution & Let it AIR DRY!
REMEMBER!  Always recap your solutions after using!
Recap Bottle

Recap Bottle

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To learn more about OrthoK retainers and the various treatments we provide, call (407) 930-5566 to schedule a consultation.