
1.5 hours with Assessment – Optometry Australia IoE Quality Assurance | 1.5G in New Zealand
As optometrists we’re generally aware of many of the benefits of using a hydrogen peroxide lens care system – good disinfection efficacy,1 effective protein removal,2 and being preservative free.1 Despite these positives, the prescribing trend in Australia still leans heavily towards multi-purpose solutions (MPS). In 2023, 97% of reusable soft contact lens (CL) fits were prescribed a MPS3 – this means that 13% or less were prescribed a peroxide lens care system. The proportion is even larger globally, with 91% of reusable soft CL fits being prescribed a MPS…Read and take test.