Boston Contact Lens Solutions

Boston solutions, made by Bausch + Lomb, are specifically designed to clean, condition, and store rigid gas-permeable (RGP) contact lenses. Unlike soft lenses, RGP lenses are made from a firm, oxygen-permeable material that requires a dedicated care system. Boston Advance is a two-step system comprising Boston Advance Cleaner and Boston Advance Conditioning Solution. Used together, they remove protein deposits, dirt, and bacteria from the lens surface, then condition and store the lenses overnight. Vision Direct stocks the full Boston range for RGP lens wearers.

No. Boston solutions are formulated exclusively for rigid gas-permeable and hard contact lenses. They should not be used with soft or silicone hydrogel contact lenses, as the chemistry of RGP solutions differs from that of soft lens solutions and could damage soft lens materials. If you wear soft lenses, you need a multi-purpose solution or hydrogen peroxide system designed for soft contacts, such as everclear REFRESH, Biotrue, Renu, or AOSEPT PLUS HYDRAGLYDE. If you are unsure which type of lens you wear, check with your optician.

Boston Advance Cleaner is a daily surfactant cleaner: you apply a few drops to the lens and rub gently to remove surface deposits, oils, and debris before rinsing. Boston Advance Conditioning Solution is used afterwards to disinfect the lens and store it overnight. It contains a conditioning agent that also helps the lens feel more comfortable on insertion. Both products work together as a complete care system and should always be used in combination. Using the cleaner alone will not disinfect the lens, and skipping the cleaner reduces the effectiveness of the conditioning solution.

You should clean your RGP lenses with Boston Advance Cleaner every time you remove them, then store them overnight in Boston Advance Conditioning Solution. This daily cleaning routine is essential for RGP lenses, which can accumulate protein and lipid deposits more noticeably on their surface than soft lenses. Never skip cleaning sessions, and always use fresh solution each time you store your lenses. Replace your lens case regularly, at least every one to three months, to reduce the risk of contamination.

Yes, Boston solutions are available in travel-friendly pack sizes at Vision Direct. If you are travelling by air, check your airline's carry-on liquid restrictions before you pack. In the UK and across most of Europe, liquids in hand luggage must be in containers of 100 ml or less, stored in a clear resealable bag. For longer trips, packing full-sized Boston solutions in your hold luggage is more practical. As RGP lenses require their own specific care products, it is important to plan ahead and carry enough solution for your entire trip.