Blairex Sterile Saline Solution Preservative-free

by Blairex sterile saline solution

Product Features

• Sterile Saline Solution Preservative-free for Sensitive Eyes
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Product Description

Preservative Free Saline Solution For Sensitive Eyes For rinsing heat disinfection, and storage of soft contact lenses. May also be used for rinsing in conjunction with chemical disinfection. This solution is useful for patients with a history of sensitivity to Thimerosal, chlorhexidine or other substances present in preserved saline solutions. Avoid the burning and stinging of regular saline solutions. Can Contents: 12FL OZ of sterile, buffered, isotonic saline solution containing sodium chloride, boric acid, and sodium borate with a pH balance to match natual tears.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 11 x 9 x 9 inches ; 1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B002QA80TA
• UPC: 350486017178
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (34 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,023 in Health & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Health & Personal Care)
  • #4 in Health & Personal Care > Personal Care > Eye Care > Contact Lens Care > Soaking Solutions

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars This stuff is great, August 13, 2008

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Donald Coleman (Barcelona, Spain) - See all my reviews
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This has no preservatives or chemicals ... just saline with a PH buffer.

I'm very paranoid about my eyes (I've been wearing extended wear contacts for more than 20 years), and want nothing extra in them.

It's been impossible to find the B&O and Lens Plus versions of this in my local stores for quite a while. But you can order it directly from Blairex ($3 per 12 fl-oz cans, min 6, +$5 shipping).

I only use very small quantities to just rinse my contacts, so the normal bottles expire (due to contamination risk) 2 months after opening. Since this is a pressurized can, you don't have to worry about that... one can lasts about 6 months for me.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Long time saline user, this is my first review, ever!, December 15, 2008

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Dawn M. Filer "homeschool mom" (Los Alamos, NM United States) - See all my reviews
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I have worn soft contacts, now for 22 years. The aerosol saline is the only kind of saline that does not irritate my eyes. Even the kinds that say they are for sensitive eyes leave my eyes itchy and feeling dry during the day.

I called the Blairex company, and they said that they have been making the aerosol saline for 30 years, and that when they raised their prices, Wal Mart stopped buying the product. The higher price, therefore is a combination of an average price increase compounded by the fact that Wal Mart no longer buys large quantities at a great discount. I complained about the increase per bottle of approximately $7.00 per bottle on Amazon.com. (plus shipping!!!)

For whatever reason, they have now lowered their price to $4.89/bottle which is still $2.60 above the original price at Wal Mart of $2.30 (including tax.)

If you order 1 bottle, the shipping is $7.34, making it over $12.00 per bottle...not worth it! However, if you order 4 bottles, you pay about $2.75 per bottle in shipping, bringing your total up to approx. $7.65 per bottle. I wish they would offer it through Amazon Prime, but in the end, the opti-free recommended cleaning/storage solution (which I use just to store them at night)costs about as much.

I can make the aerosol saline last for a very long time by only using it to rinse off the cleaning solution just before putting the contacts into my eyes. I have to say it is worth it for the comfort it brings to my eyes!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Essential for people with arthritis, August 21, 2008

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MD Taylor (San Mateo, CA) - See all my reviews
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I have rheumatoid arthritis, so squeezing the bottles of saline currently available in stores is very painful for me. I wish stores would take this into consideration and stock the cans, but in the meantime, I'm very glad that I can order them on line. Also, the store salines have preservatives that make lenses uncomfortable. This product does not do that. Please do not discontinue this wonderful product!