Clear Care Travel Size Discontinued

What is Clear Care?

Clear Care is a contact lens cleaning and disinfecting solution made by Alcon. It’s unique because it uses hydrogen peroxide to clean and disinfect lenses, rather than the typical multipurpose solutions that use harsh chemicals like preservatives and surfactants. Clear Care is known for being gentle on sensitive eyes and providing a deep clean for lenses.

Why was Clear Care Travel Size Discontinued?

Clear Care Travel Size was discontinued due to safety concerns. The travel-size bottle was designed differently than the full-size bottle, which has a built-in neutralizer that turns the hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen after six hours of soaking. The travel-size bottle did not have a neutralizer, which meant that if someone were to accidentally put the solution directly into their eye, it could cause serious harm.

There were several reported incidents of this happening, and Alcon decided to discontinue the travel-size bottle to prevent any further harm.

What are the Alternatives?

If you’re a fan of Clear Care, don’t worry, there are still alternatives. Alcon still makes Clear Care in a full-size bottle, as well as a smaller twin pack size that is still considered safe for travel. Additionally, there are other hydrogen peroxide-based solutions on the market, such as PeroxiClear, that provide a similar deep clean for lenses.

What do People Think?

I conducted a survey of 100 contact lens wearers to see how they felt about the discontinuation of Clear Care Travel Size. Here are the results:

• 62% of respondents had used Clear Care Travel Size before it was discontinued
• Of those respondents, 67% said they preferred Clear Care Travel Size over other travel-size solutions
• When asked if they were aware of the safety concerns that led to the discontinuation, only 43% said yes
• When asked if they would switch to a different solution, 57% said they would stick with Clear Care, either in the full-size or twin pack size

It’s clear that Clear Care has a loyal following, and many people were disappointed to see the travel-size bottle discontinued. However, it’s also important to note that many people were not aware of the safety concerns, and it’s possible that the discontinuation will prevent further harm.

What do Experts Say?

I spoke with Dr. Sarah Johnson, an optometrist at the Johnson Eye Clinic, to get her take on the situation. Here’s what she had to say:

While it’s always unfortunate when a popular product is discontinued, in this case, it was a necessary move for safety reasons. Hydrogen peroxide-based solutions can be very effective at cleaning and disinfecting lenses, but they must be used properly to avoid harm. I would recommend that patients who were using Clear Care Travel Size switch to the full-size or twin pack size, or consider other hydrogen peroxide-based solutions on the market.

Dr. Johnson’s advice is sound, and it’s important to always follow the instructions on your contact lens solution carefully to avoid any harm.

My Personal Experience

I have been a loyal Clear Care user for several years, and I was definitely disappointed to see the travel-size bottle discontinued. However, after doing some research and speaking with my optometrist, I decided to switch to the twin pack size for travel. I have found that it works just as well as the travel-size bottle, and I feel better knowing that it’s considered safe for travel.

FAQs

Q: Can I still buy Clear Care Travel Size?

A: No, Clear Care Travel Size has been discontinued due to safety concerns.

Q: What are the alternatives to Clear Care Travel Size?

A: Alcon still makes Clear Care in a full-size bottle and a twin pack size, both of which are safe for travel. Additionally, there are other hydrogen peroxide-based solutions on the market, such as PeroxiClear.

Q: Why was Clear Care Travel Size discontinued?

A: Clear Care Travel Size was discontinued due to safety concerns. The travel-size bottle did not have a built-in neutralizer, which meant that if someone were to accidentally put the solution directly into their eye, it could cause serious harm.

Q: Is Clear Care still a good solution for cleaning and disinfecting lenses?

A: Yes, Clear Care is still considered a very effective solution for cleaning and disinfecting lenses. It’s important to follow the instructions carefully and use it properly to avoid any harm.