RGP & CRT Lens Care

RGP and CRT rigid contact lenses
Elevated Eyecare · Patient Quick Reference

RGP & CRT Lens Care Guide

Simple steps to keep your lenses clean, comfortable, and performing their best.

Rigid Gas Permeable (RGP)Corneal Refractive Therapy (CRT)
CRT wearers: Your lenses are designed to be worn overnight while you sleep and removed each morning. All cleaning instructions below apply to both lens types.
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Inserting Your Lenses

Getting them in
  • 1Wash & dry hands thoroughly. Work over a clean, flat surface and plug the sink drain.
  • 2Balance the lens on your index fingertip, concave side up. Hold lids open with your other hand.
  • 3Look directly at the lens and gently place it centered on your cornea. Release lids slowly.
  • 4Always insert the same lens first each time to avoid mixing up right and left.
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Removing Your Lenses

Taking them out
  • 1Wash & dry hands before touching your lenses or eyes.
  • 2Work over a clean flat surface with the drain plugged.
  • 3Look straight ahead. Place finger at outer corner of your eye, pull skin taut, then blink firmly to pop the lens out.
  • 4Remove the same lens first every time.
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Cleaning & Storing

After each wear
  • 1Clean with ClearCare — soak for full 6 hours minimum to neutralize.
  • 2Alternatively, rub with Boston Simplus and soak overnight in fresh solution.
  • 3Place in correct R or L section of case. Never reuse or top off old solution.
  • 4Clean and air-dry case after each use. Replace every 3 months.

Products You’ll Need

PrimaryClearCare peroxide solution — deep cleans overnight. Available at CVS, Walgreens, Costco, or dryeyerescue.com.
AltBoston Simplus — cleans and stores in a single step. Lenses insert directly from solution.
ReliefPreservative-free artificial tears for daytime comfort while lenses are in.

Important Warnings & Tips

🚫Never rinse lenses with ClearCare directly — it must complete full 6-hour neutralization first.
⏱ClearCare requires 6 hours to neutralize. Can’t wait? Use Boston Simplus — insert directly from that solution.
🔴Boston “Advanced” (red cap) is for cleaning only — always rinse before inserting.
💧Never use tap water to rinse or store lenses.
📞Redness, pain, or sudden blur — remove lenses immediately and contact our office.

Questions about your lenses? We’re here to help. Consistency leads to clearer vision and healthier eyes.

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