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Reusable contact lenses needing care products are worn by about half of UK contact lens wearers. Despite the efforts of R&D departments to develop products that are efficient antimicrobials and cleaning agents, while being non-toxic and non-allergenic, solution-induced ocular irritation persists in some contact lens wearers. Solution-induced corneal staining (SICS) is one manifestation of incompatibility between care system, lens material and contact lens wearer. Care system incompatibility can give rise to reduced satisfaction with contact lens wear increasing the likelihood of discontinuation. There is some evidence linking SICS to increase risk of corneal infiltrates.
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