FORT WORTH, Texas—Alcon announced the newest addition to its contact lens care portfolio with the launch of Clear Care Rinse & Go, a gentle, saline solution for rinsing and temporarily storing contact lenses after cleaning and disinfecting with any hydrogen peroxide solution.

“More than 60 percent of contact lens wearers who use a hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning and disinfecting solution also have something on-hand to rinse with, as needed,” said Carla Mack, OD, MBA, FAAO, director of professional and clinical support, Alcon Vision Care, U.S.

“For these wearers, Clear Care Rinse & Go provides a gentle saline solution that can be used to rinse contact lenses, as needed, and is also useful for new contact lens patients and those new to hydrogen peroxide-based cleaning.”

Clear Care Rinse & Go will be available in two sizes—4 fluid ounces and 12 fluid ounces—in most major mass, drug and grocery retailers in the U.S. The rinse does not replace daily cleaning and disinfection of contact lenses, but is meant to be a companion product to allow for rinsing of contact lenses, as needed, and for temporary storage, up to 30 days.

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