This is a super-popular soap for use with scleral lenses as it has no moisturizers. One of OCuSOFT's best products, in my opinion.
Why does the type of soap matter for scleral lens users? (Well, really, all contact lens users, but we scleral lens users are particularly susceptible to issues from soap residue on our lenses.) Because so many liquid hand soaps these days contain moisturizers, and any oils on your hands when you're handling your lenses will inevitably get onto the lenses, attracting debris and interfering with good vision.
OCUSOFT HAND SOAP is designed specifically for contact lens wearers to throughly cleanse hands prior to lens handling or insertion. Reduces potential for contamination to lenses and eyes.
Chloroxylenol is the antimicrobial agent in OCuSOFT Hand Soap which is responsible for killing germs. OCuSOFT Hand Soap does not contain oils or other lubricants which may leave a film on the hands and be transferred to the contact lens. Reduces potential for clouded lenses.
I love this soap! It reminds me of surgical soap. There is absolutely no residue on my fingertips when I am working with my gigantic sclerals. It is not drying either!
I have Severe dry eyes. I started using Occusoft when I got my first Scleral lens about a year ago. It is the Best Ever since I wash my hands every time I put drops in my eyes or when I clean my Scleral lens.
I bought this when I first got my scleral lenses as they were getting foggy very quickly and I wasn't sure which was the best soap at the store to buy that is free of lotions and extras. I thought it was a little expensive but I love it! You don't have to use very much at all and I use it only for my lenses. I have separate, less expensive, soap for regular hand washing. It rinses clear without having a ton of bubbles. Smells clean also.
I highly recommend buying this to start out your routine with your lenses. Having greasy or dirty hands is not a good idea when putting in sclerals and sometimes it can't be seen, so I depend on Ocusoft to get me on the right track to clear vision! Also comes in travel size, which is handy. NOTE FROM REBECCA: So glad it's working for you. I keep two soaps too. When I use the wrong soap, my eyes tell me so pretty quickly.
I love this soap! All it takes is a very little amount to foam up and it lasts a long time. I feel better using this soap versus other soaps since it is intended for us contact lenses wearers. NOTE FROM REBECCA: Thanks for posting! Totally agree about using just a little - you can make an 8oz bottle last a long time. - Rebecca