Saline Shortage Status

Get current updates on any shortages or backorders of preservative-free saline solutions for scleral lenses.

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Updated: August 25, 2025

Saline availability is continuing to fluctuate somewhat due to a recent recall, tariffs affecting global freight schedules, and other factors. 

Salines NOT currently available 

 Brand Type Volume Quantity per box Cost Notes
Nutrifill Buffered 10mL 35 - Recalled

Salines currently available 

 Brand Type Volume Quantity per box Cost Notes
Lacripure Unbuffered 5mL 98 vials $35.95
Purilens Buffered 2oz 2 or 6 bottles $10.95 to $24.95
Purilens Buffered 4oz 3, 6 or 12 bottles $19.95 to $46.95 Shipping delays on Amazon 
ScleralFil Buffered 10mL 30 vials $19.95
Tangible Fill Unbuffered 5mL 60 vials $31.00
VibrantVue Unbuffered 5mL 100 vials $39.95

 

Safety note

Some preservative-free salines of unknown origin (without any manufacturing oversight or FDA review) are circulating on Amazon. Please be careful and stick with name brand saline from safe sellers, no matter where you shop online.

 

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Thank you for summary info about saline. Very helpful.

Bonnie Malterer

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