The lens should then be rinsed with a sterile solution, then placed in a storage case filled with sterile soaking solution. Once this procedure has taken place, the lenses are ready to wear again. Soft lenses are more susceptible to absorbing smoke, vapors, fumes and sprays in the air than hard lenses. Therefore, the cleaning process is more lengthy, but very important. Diligent daily cleaning removes these deposits and the possibility that they may irritate the eyes .
Soft lenses require a daily as well as a weekly cleaning.
They should also be cleaned and disinfected after each wearing with solutions and drops that are especially designed for soft contact lenses. Check with your doctor for recommended solutions and cleaning procedures. Again, be sure to read package labels carefully and follow directions on use. Soft lenses also can be disinfected with heat. This process takes about one hour to complete.