Finding the right supplies can be overwhelming. Let’s break it down.

These are all quality products that I recommend for a variety of conditions. However, this is not an exhaustive list.

The information written here is not intended as medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor for your particular situation. We are not sponsored by any of these products. This page contains some affiliate links where I earn a small commission from qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you.

Preservative-Free Saline Drops

Used to fill the bowl and for rinsing of scleral and hybrid lenses. For an extensive list of options and reviews, see here.

Purple box of Tangible Fill Scleral Saline with two individual saline solution vials beside it.

Tangible Fill

5 ml preservative-free, unbuffered saline. 60 in a box.

FDA approved for scleral lens usage. Can be setup as an auto-delivery with subscription bundle savings.

Found online here and here.

Box and bottles of Sclerafil, a preservative-free saline solution by Bausch + Lomb for eye use.

ScleralFil

10 ml vials of buffered, preservative free saline. Some patients report a “cooler” sensation with this saline.

Can be purchased online here.

Box of Lacri Pure saline solution single-use vials for rinsing and inserting contact lenses.

LacriPure

5 ml vials of preservative-free unbuffered saline. 98 in a box.

Found online. Can be purchased at a discount with our store code (014-319-W) here or on Amazon here.

Two boxes of Nutrifiil, a medical solution for eye injection, with a single-use syringe vial placed beside them.

Nutrifill

10 ml vials of preservative-free buffered saline with electrolytes. 35 in a box.

Premium saline that some users report helps decrease fogging. Only found online.

Box of VibrantVue scleral saline solution with purple and blue geometric design, labeled as single-use vials.

VibrantVue

5 ml preservative-free, unbuffered saline. 100 in a box.

FDA approved for scleral lens usage. Can be setup as an auto-delivery for a subscription and save discount. Found online only here.

A box of AddiPak unit dose vials with a pink medical dropper placed beside it.

AddiPak

3 or 5 ml preservative-free, unbuffered saline. 100 in a box.

Budget friendly. Prescribed and sent to the pharmacy of your choice. Can also be found at online retailers.

For an extensive list of scleral lens and RGP cleaner options and reviews, see here.

Cleaning and Disinfecting Solutions

A bottle of Tangible Clean multi-purpose solution next to its green packaging box.

Tangible Clean

Cleaner and conditioner to store soft, gas permeable, hybrid and scleral lenses in. Maintains coating of lenses with minimal residual film. Nonabrasive cleaner. No sting.

Can only be purchased online or on Amazon. Use code “TANGIBLE25” for 25% off any order with no limits and no minimums. Subscribers receive bundle discounts and free shipping.

A bottle of Unique pH multi-purpose contact lens solution with a box, two contact lens cases, and a small white container.

Unique pH

Cleaner and conditioner for gas permeable and scleral lenses. Nonabrasive cleaner that is compatible with coated lenses. No sting.

Can only be purchased online. Can be purchased at a 10% discount with our store code (014-319-W) here or from Amazon here. Please note that our discount code can only be applied to one order - you may want to save it for a larger one.

Twin pack of Clear Care contact lens cleaning solutions, each 12 ounces, with a box showing a blue and white logo and two bottles with red caps.

Clear Care

Disinfecting and cleaning solution for overnight storage. Lenses MUST be stored in solution for a minimum of 6 hours. OK to use for soft, gas-permeable, hybrid, and scleral lenses. Limitations on large sized scleral lenses - discuss with your provider to determine if appropriate. Do NOT use to rinse. WILL BURN.

Over-the-counter product easily found in most stores or online.

A bottle of Bausch + Lomb Boston Simplus Multi-Action Solution next to its packaging box.

Boston SIMPLUS

All-in-one simple cleaner and conditioner for gas permeable and scleral lenses. Nonabrasive cleaner that is compatible with coated lenses. No sting.

Over-the-counter product found in most stores or online. Boston sells a few different solutions in similar packaging - make sure to check which version it is.

Scleral Lens Tools

DMV scleral lens insertion tool

DMV Insertion Plunger

Tool used to insert scleral lenses or hybrid lenses.

Found online or available for purchase in our office for $4.

DMV scleral lens and gp lens removal tool

DMV Removal Plunger

Tool used to remove scleral lenses and gas permeable lenses.

Found online or available for purchase in our office for $3.

A lighted scleral lens insertion stand

Lighted Scleral Lens Insertion Stand

A stand with its own rechargeable light source.

Can be purchased from Tinker Turtle.

Scleral lens insertion stand

DMV Scleral Stand

A collapsible stand to place your scleral lens on that allows you to use both hands to hold your eyelids open. I recommend using a light source, such as a phone flashlight or penlight.

Can be purchased from online retailers here.

Artificial Tears

For an extensive list of drop options and reviews, see here.

Box of OCUSOFT Complete Dry Eye Relief lubricating eye drops with three individual vials.

Retaine MGD

Preservative free, oil based lubricant eye drop for longer lasting relief. Do not use over contact lenses unless otherwise indicated.

Available OTC in stores or online.

A box and bottle of TheraTears Dry Eye Therapy eye drops on a white background.

Thera Tears

Popular preservative-free lubricant eye drop. Do not use over contact lenses unless otherwise indicated.

Available OTC in stores or online.

Box and bottle of OPTASE Dry Eye Intense Drops, preservative-free eye drops for dry eye relief, step 3 hydrate, with packaging showing an eye illustration and product information.

Optase

Preservative-free, intense lubricant eye drop approved for use over soft, gas permeable, hybrid, and scleral lenses.

Can only be purchased from online retailers.

A tube of GenTeal Tears Lubricant Eye Gel next to its box, which indicates it relieves dry eye symptoms and contains 10 grams of sterile gel.

Genteal Gel

Thick gel drop for longer lasting relief without being greasy. Not for use over contacts. CONTAINS PRESERVATIVE.

Available OTC in stores or online.

A 15 mL bottle of Refresh Contacts eye drops and its packaging box.

Refresh for Contacts

Popular lubricant eye drop approved for use over contact lenses. CONTAINS PRESERVATIVE.

Available OTC in stores or online.

A box and tube of Refresh P.M. nighttime eyelid drying relief eye ointment, preservative-free, with a blue and white design.

Refresh PM Ointment

Popular ointment for nighttime protection and eye coverage. Preservative free. Not for use over contacts.

Available OTC in stores or online.

A box of Refresh Celluvisc lubricating eye gel with 30 single-use containers.

Refresh Celluvisc

Preservative-free, viscous lubricant gel. Used off-label in the bowl of scleral lenses for a boost in comfort.

Available OTC in stores or online.

Two boxes of TheraTears Liquid Gel nighttime dry eye therapy, soothing overnight relief, 30 single-use vials, preservative-free, with an applicator for each vial.

TheraTears Liquid Gel

Preservative free gel drops. Use in the bowl of the scleral lens to prevent midday-fogging.

Available OTC in stores or online.

Allergy Eye Drops

Bausch + Lomb Alaway Eye Itch Relief eye drops box and bottle, used for allergy relief, with up to 12 hours effectiveness, 60-day supply, for ages 3 and older.

Alaway

Anti-histamine eye drop used to alleviate itchiness and to prevent eye rubbing. Do not use over contact lenses. Contains preservative.

Found online or available for purchase OTC.

Box and bottle of Systane ZADITOR antihistamine eye drops for eye itch relief, 5ml, with up to 12 hours of relief, for adults and seniors.

Zaditor

Anti-histamine eye drop used to alleviate itchiness and prevent eye rubbing. Not for use over contact lenses. Contains preservative.

Found online or available for purchase OTC.

Box of Pataday eye allergy relief eye drops with two bottles next to it.

Pataday

Anti-histamine eye drop used to alleviate itchiness and prevent eye rubbing. Not for use over contact lenses. Contains preservative.

Found online or available for purchase OTC.

Miscellaneous Recommendations

Box of Tangible Boost monthly conditioning solution, a small container, and a packet of the conditioning solution.

Tangible BOOST

A prescription only product that "boosts" the coatings on gas permeable and scleral lenses to maintain wettability and longevity of the lens.

Can only be purchased online with a valid prescription. Please contact us to register as a patient through our internal portal to see if you qualify for a prescription.

A box of PROGENT biweekly cleaning solution for gas permeable contact lenses, with several bottles and a small container of cleaning disks displayed in front.

Progent

An extremely heavy duty cleaner that will strip everything off of lenses to leave them squeaky clean. Removes protein and deposits build up. Only for use with gas permeable and scleral lenses.

Found online. Can be purchased at a discount with our store code (014-319-W) here.

Bottle of VistaPrep optical hand scrub with a pump dispenser, label emphasizes gentle cleaning before contact lens insertion.

Optical Soap for Handling Contact Lenses

With contact lens wearers, especially scleral lens and gas-permeable lenses, it’s important to avoid moisurizing hand soaps to prevent residue, fogging, and film on the lenses.

Available online here.

A white spray bottle labeled 'Contact Lens Hand Prep' with blue accents, indicating it is alcohol-free and safe for use on face, hands, and around eyes.

Hand Spray for Contact Lens Users

An effective no-rinse hand cleanser for contact lens wearers on-the-go when hand-washing is not an easy option.

Available online here.

Scleral lens carrying case

Everday Scleral Lens Case

Designed by a scleral lens wearer, the TinkerTurtle, these robust cases are your alternative to flimsy zip-lock bags and cheap plastic pouches. They are designed with dedicated spaces for tools, your contact lens case, saline solutions, and even hand sanitizing wipes – ensuring you have everything you need, neatly organized, wherever your lenses take you.

Included with the case are: 1 DMV Ultra removal tool, 1 DMV scleral cup tool, 1 hard contact lens case, a Purell wipe, a small circular attached mirror & lens case sizing inserts.

Available online with our discount code or at our office.

Scleral lens emergency carrying case

Emergency Scleral Lens Case

Also designed by the TinkerTurtle, these emergency cases are designed to be pocket or purse sized, containing only the essentials (plunger tools & saline) for on the fly insertion and removal of your scleral lenses.

Available online with our discount code or at our office.

A small, gold-colored cylindrical keychain with a metal ring on top, measuring 1.9 inches in height and 0.7 inches in width.

Keychain Pill Case

Recommended by one of my patients to store their DMV insertion and removal plungers while on the go. Never be without your tools in case you need to remove your lenses.

Available online here.

A black STAEDTLER Lumocolor permanent marker with its cap removed, lying on a white circular surface.

STAEDTLER Black Pen

If your scleral lens dot keeps wearing off (or if you want to enlarge the dot), use this pen to safely re-dot it.

Can be purchased online.