{"title":"Menicon \u0026 MeniCare NZ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMenicon — ortho-k and rigid lens care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenicon is a Japanese lens manufacturer, and their care products are what we dispense to most of our ortho-k and rigid lens patients. If you wear Menicon Z or a Menicon-designed ortho-k lens, this is the system built around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe range\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeniCare Plus\u003c\/strong\u003e — a one-bottle multi-action solution for rigid, ortho-k and RGP lenses. Cleans, disinfects, rinses, stores and conditions, with hypromellose for wettability. It disinfects in five minutes and stores lenses safely for up to 30 days, with demonstrated efficacy against bacteria, fungi \u003cem\u003eand acanthamoeba\u003c\/em\u003e. This is the workhorse; most of our ortho-k patients are on it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMenicon Progent Intensive Protein Remover\u003c\/strong\u003e — a deep clean. Protein and lipid deposits build up on rigid lenses no matter how well you clean daily, and Progent strips them. \u003cstrong\u003eMenicon's instruction is weekly\u003c\/strong\u003e for lenses worn daily. If your lenses have gone hazy or your vision drops through the day, this is usually the answer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOte Clean Daily Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dedicated surface cleaner for the daily rub step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eUsing Progent properly\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean the lenses first, then place them in the vial holders. Fill with \u003cstrong\u003edose A, then dose B\u003c\/strong\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003enever use A or B separately\u003c\/strong\u003e. Soak for \u003cstrong\u003e30 minutes maximum\u003c\/strong\u003e; longer can discolour the lens. Rinse thoroughly with MeniCare Plus before wear or storage. Single use — discard after each treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e Progent A is sodium hypochlorite and B is potassium bromide. Do not swallow. It will bleach fabric if spilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy this matters for ortho-k\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn ortho-k lens sits on your cornea overnight, reshaping it. A deposited or contaminated lens doing that is a genuine infection risk, not a comfort inconvenience. We're a specialist ortho-k practice and we're firm about this: clean the lens properly, every night, and Progent it weekly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn stock at Rose Optometry, Hamilton. Free NZ shipping over $100.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"menicare-plus","title":"MeniCare Plus Multi-Purpose Solution for RGP \u0026 Ortho-K Lenses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeniCare Plus is a multi-purpose cleaning and soaking solution for all RGP, hard, gas permeable and ortho-k contact lenses. It cleans, disinfects, rinses and stores in one bottle, conditioning lenses for comfortable all-day wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGP, hard, gas permeable and orthokeratology (ortho-k) lens wearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose wanting a simple one-bottle care system\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eApply a few drops to each lens and rub gently, rinse, then soak lenses in fresh solution for at least 4 hours (typically overnight, or during the day for ortho-k wearers). 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 multi-purpose care for all rigid lens types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrusted daily care for overnight ortho-k lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCleans, disinfects, rinses, stores and conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtho-k note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs specialists in orthokeratology, we recommend MeniCare Plus as a trusted daily care solution for overnight ortho-k lenses. Ask us about a complete ortho-k care routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy buy from Rose Optometry\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eOptometrist-owned NZ practice and a leading ortho-k provider — free lens-care advice with every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Menicon","offers":[{"title":"Single","offer_id":47823113355545,"sku":"3503190021260","price":29.5,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Three pack","offer_id":47823113388313,"sku":"RO-0032","price":82.8,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/menicare.png?v=1705827996"},{"product_id":"ote-clean","title":"Ote Clean Daily Cleaner for RGP \u0026 Hard Contact Lenses","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOte Clean is a daily surface cleaner for rigid gas permeable and hard contact lenses, including plasma-coated lenses. It thoroughly removes proteins and lipids, and is a direct alternative to Lobob and Lobob Optimum cleaners.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGP, hard and plasma-coated lens wearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose seeking a Lobob \/ Lobob Optimum alternative\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily protein and lipid removal for clear, comfortable lenses\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 between fingers or in the palm, then rinse thoroughly with saline before soaking in your conditioning solution. Cleaner must be fully rinsed off before the lens goes near the eye. Follow the pack directions and your optometrist's routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily surface cleaner — removes proteins and lipids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSafe for plasma-coated lenses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse with a saline rinse and conditioning\/soaking solution\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 and scleral lenses — free lens-care advice with every order.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Menicon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47823158313241,"sku":"8717185944570","price":27.6,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/OteClean.png?v=1738627397"},{"product_id":"progent","title":"Menicon Progent Intensive Protein Remover (7 Treatments)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e✔ Stock on hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — ships NZ-wide from Rose Optometry, Hamilton.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMenicon Progent is an intensive protein-removal system for RGP, hard and ortho-k lenses. A short soak deep-cleans lenses and removes stubborn surface protein deposits without manual rubbing. Contains 7 treatments — recommended for use once or twice a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRGP, hard and ortho-k lens wearers with protein build-up\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone noticing hazy vision or reduced lens comfort over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonthly deep-clean as part of a specialist lens routine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMix one Progent A and one Progent B vial in the Progent case, add your lenses and soak for up to 30 minutes — never longer. Rinse lenses thoroughly and condition as normal before wear. \u003cstrong\u003eProgent must never contact the eye directly.\u003c\/strong\u003e Follow the pack directions and your optometrist's routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eIngredients \u0026amp; key details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo-part intensive cleaner (A + B vials); 7 treatments per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves stubborn protein deposits without rubbing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse once or twice monthly alongside daily care\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull ingredient list on pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrtho-k note\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe frequently recommend Progent to our orthokeratology patients to keep overnight lenses clear and comfortable. 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Bought separately, most people buy one and skip the other — which is exactly the problem this pack is meant to solve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeniCare Plus is the nightly workhorse for ortho-K and rigid lens wearers: it cleans, disinfects, rinses, stores and conditions in a single bottle, and it is what most of our ortho-K patients use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgent is the step almost nobody does, and it is the most underused product in rigid lens care. Protein and lipid bind to a rigid lens surface no matter how carefully you clean it each night. That film is usually why a lens that felt superb in March feels hazy and scratchy by August — and when someone tells us their lenses \"aren't as good as they used to be\", Progent is normally the answer. There are \u003cstrong\u003eseven treatments in a pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, used roughly \u003cstrong\u003efortnightly\u003c\/strong\u003e by a daily wearer, so one pack lasts a good few months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProgent is a strong oxidising system, not a soaking solution. Lenses must be \u003cstrong\u003erinsed thoroughly, exactly as the instructions state\u003c\/strong\u003e, before they go anywhere near an eye, and the solution should be kept away from skin, clothing and children. Buying the two together also saves a second freight charge — our shipping is a flat rate per parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho it's for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrtho-K (overnight corneal reshaping) wearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRigid gas permeable and \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/keratoconus-nz\"\u003ekeratoconus\u003c\/a\u003e lens wearers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone whose rigid lenses have gone hazy, filmy or less comfortable over months of wear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExisting MeniCare Plus users who have never used Progent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuestions we get asked\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I use Progent?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly fortnightly for a daily wearer — there are seven treatments in a pack. 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Dry your hands on a lint-free towel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I just store my lenses in saline overnight?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Saline rinses; it does not disinfect, so a night in saline is not disinfection. Preserved rinsing salines are also not recommended for scleral, ortho-K or daily-wear rigid lens use — \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/eye-health\/saline-for-scleral-and-rigid-lenses-nz\"\u003ewe explain why here\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use soft lens multipurpose solution instead?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Rigid lenses need rigid-specific care. 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Ask us anything about your lens routine.\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":"Menicon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52819812516121,"sku":"9369999051945","price":94.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/9263\/7209\/files\/Progent_20pack_20shot.png?v=1783933841"}],"url":"https:\/\/store.roseoptom.co.nz\/collections\/menicon-nz.oembed","provider":"Rose Optometry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}