{"title":"Boston Solutions for RGP Lenses NZ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBoston lens care — for rigid, ortho-k and scleral lenses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoston is the standard care system for rigid gas permeable lenses. If you wear RGPs, ortho-k, or sclerals, this is almost certainly what you were dispensed — and it is \u003cstrong\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e interchangeable with soft-lens solution. Soft-lens MPS will not properly clean a rigid lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe three-part system, and what each part is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoston Advance Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e — the daily surface cleaner. Rub with this every time you remove the lens. This is the step people skip, and it's the one that prevents deposit build-up.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoston Advance Conditioning Solution\u003c\/strong\u003e — the soak. Wets and cushions the lens so it sits comfortably on the eye.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoston Simplus\u003c\/strong\u003e — a one-bottle alternative that does both. More convenient, slightly less thorough than the two-step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoston One Step Liquid Enzymatic Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e — weekly protein removal. Not optional if you're a long-term wearer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy we care about this\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eRose Optometry is a specialist ortho-k and keratoconus practice. A poorly cared-for rigid lens doesn't just get uncomfortable — it hazes, deposits, and can compromise the cornea underneath. If your lenses have stopped feeling right, talk to us before you replace them. It's often the care routine, not the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock in Hamilton. Free NZ shipping over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"boston-advance-comfort-formula","title":"Boston Advance Conditioning Solution for RGP Lenses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoston Advance Comfort Formula Conditioning Solution is the conditioning (wetting, soaking and disinfecting) step for rigid gas permeable (RGP) and hard contact lenses. Used overnight and to wet lenses before insertion, it forms a cushioning layer for comfortable wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGP and hard contact lens wearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOvernight conditioning and pre-insertion wetting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart of the two-step Boston care system (with Boston Cleaner)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter cleaning and rinsing, soak lenses in fresh conditioning solution for at least 4 hours or overnight. Apply a few drops to wet each lens before insertion. Use fresh solution daily — never top up. Follow the pack directions and your optometrist's routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConditioning step of the two-step Boston Advance system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWets, soaks, disinfects and cushions RGP and hard lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with Boston Advance Cleaner for daily surface cleaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptometrist-owned NZ practice specialising in rigid lenses — free lens-care advice with every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bausch and Lomb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47786591846681,"sku":"047144050560","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/removal.ai__f5fa2ba2-2a9f-4ecf-8308-e313703e88e7-img_0004_2122RT.png?v=1705284644"},{"product_id":"boston-simplus-multi-action-solution","title":"Boston Simplus Multi-Action Solution for RGP Lenses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoston Simplus is a one-bottle, multi-action daily care system for rigid gas permeable (RGP) and hard contact lenses. It cleans, removes protein, rinses, disinfects, conditions and stores — all in a single solution for simple, convenient lens care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGP and hard contact lens wearers wanting one-bottle simplicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel-friendly all-in-one care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a few drops to each lens surface and rub gently, rinse with fresh Simplus, then soak lenses for at least 4 hours or overnight. Use fresh solution every time — never top up old solution. Follow the pack directions and your optometrist's routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne-bottle care: cleans, removes protein, rinses, disinfects, conditions and stores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor RGP and hard lenses, including ortho-k routines as advised\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack — ask our optometrists if you're switching systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptometrist-owned NZ practice specialising in rigid lenses — free lens-care advice with every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bausch and Lomb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47787143954713,"sku":"RO-0011","price":36.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/removal.ai__2ed1232f-a289-4995-a350-d89dc16fc0de-img_0016-1_GFQRE5.png?v=1705366062"},{"product_id":"boston-one-step-liquid-enzymatic-cleaner","title":"Boston One Step Liquid Enzymatic Cleaner for RGP Lenses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBoston One Step Liquid Enzymatic Cleaner removes protein deposits from rigid gas permeable (RGP) and hard contact lenses. Add drops to your storage case for enzymatic cleaning that keeps lenses clear and comfortable — no separate soaking step required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGP and hard contact lens wearers with protein build-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose wanting easy enzymatic cleaning alongside daily care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdd the directed number of drops to your lens case together with your usual conditioning\/soaking solution, then soak lenses as normal — typically once a week. Rinse lenses before insertion. Follow the pack directions and your optometrist's routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiquid enzymatic protein remover for RGP and hard lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks during your normal overnight soak — no extra step\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTypically used weekly alongside daily cleaner and conditioner\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptometrist-owned NZ practice specialising in rigid lenses — free lens-care advice with every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bausch and Lomb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47787243503897,"sku":"047144056104","price":44.55,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/removal.ai__d2d94910-ff97-43e0-b88c-2edd5c11913b-img_0022-1_ICXXT3.png?v=1705365588"},{"product_id":"boston-advance-cleaner","title":"Boston Advance Cleaner 30ml for RGP \u0026 Ortho-K Lenses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe daily cleaning step almost everyone skips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoston Advance Cleaner is the \u003cstrong\u003edaily surface cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e in the Boston two-step system for rigid gas permeable, ortho-K and scleral lenses. It is not the overnight soak, and it is not a substitute for one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conditioning solution your lens sits in overnight wets and disinfects it. What it does not do is shift the protein and lipid film that builds on a rigid lens surface every day you wear it. That film is what makes a lens look hazy, what makes vision drift through the afternoon, and what makes a lens that fitted beautifully in March feel scratchy by August. A brief rub with a dedicated cleaner is what removes it — nothing else in the routine does that job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse it every time the lenses come out: a couple of drops on the lens, rub gently between clean fingertips for about ten seconds a side, rinse thoroughly, then store in fresh conditioning solution. Because you only use a few drops at a time, a 30ml bottle goes a long way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing to be clear about: \u003cstrong\u003enever put a lens straight from this bottle into your eye.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a cleaner, not a conditioner, and it is not formulated to sit against your cornea. Rub, rinse thoroughly, then soak. And if your rigid lenses have stopped feeling right, talk to us before you replace them — in our experience it is far more often the care routine than the lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGP and ortho-K wearers using the Boston two-step system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScleral and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/keratoconus-nz\"\u003ekeratoconus\u003c\/a\u003e lens wearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone whose rigid lenses fog, film over or lose crispness through the day\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTravel and work bags — the 30ml bottle is small enough to keep a spare\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I really need this as well as the conditioning solution?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — they do different jobs. The conditioner wets, disinfects and stores. Only the cleaner lifts the daily film off the lens surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do I rub for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout ten seconds a side is plenty, with clean, dry fingertips. It is the highest-value ten seconds in the whole routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I rinse the lens under the tap afterwards?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. New Zealand tap water is safe to drink but it is not sterile and can carry \u003cem\u003eAcanthamoeba\u003c\/em\u003e, which causes a rare but sight-threatening corneal infection. Never let tap water touch your lenses, your lens case, or your hands right before you handle lenses — wash and dry your hands well beforehand, using a lint-free towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I rinse with instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRinse with the solution recommended for your lenses — usually your conditioning solution, or a preservative-free saline. Bear in mind that saline rinses but does not disinfect, and that preserved rinsing salines are not recommended for scleral, ortho-K or daily-wear rigid lens use. \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/saline-for-scleral-and-rigid-lenses-nz\"\u003eHere is the full explanation\u003c\/a\u003e, and ask us if you are unsure which one suits your lenses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use soft lens multipurpose solution instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo — it will not properly clean a rigid lens surface. Everything suitable is in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/rgp-ortho-k-lens-care-nz\"\u003eRGP and ortho-K lens care range\u003c\/a\u003e, alongside the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/contact-lens-solutions\"\u003econtact lens solutions\u003c\/a\u003e selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs a daily cleaner enough on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHonestly, no. Daily cleaning slows deposit but does not clear it entirely, so most long-term rigid lens wearers also need a periodic intensive protein removal step. Our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/ortho-k-rgp-lens-care-nz\"\u003eortho-K and RGP lens care guide\u003c\/a\u003e sets out the full routine, including replacing your lens case every three months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent, optometrist-owned New Zealand practice — in Hamilton since 1969.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree optometrist advice with every order — we fit ortho-K, keratoconus and scleral lenses daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFree NZ shipping on orders over $100, sent NZ-wide from Hamilton.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bausch and Lomb","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819762315545,"sku":"047144060477","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/bostonCleaner.jpg?v=1783933381"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.roseoptom.co.nz\/collections\/boston-nz.oembed","provider":"Rose Optometry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}