Method A: Clean the entire lens using a mild cleaning solution (diluted dishwashing liquid) and a clean soft cotton cloth.

Method B: Clean the anterior glass element with Volk Precision Optical Lens Cleaner (POLC) or a Volk LensPen®

 

Disinfection Procedure

1. Follow cleaning method A

2. Select one of the solution types from the table below.

 

 

3. Position the lens on its side, then immerse the entire lens in the selected solution for the listed soak time.

4. Remove the lens from the solution, thoroughly rinse with room temperature water, and dry with a soft lint free cloth.

5. Wipe both sides of the glass element and the inside of the ring with Volk Precision Optical Lens Cleaner (POLC) or

    a Volk LensPen®

 

Sterilization

1) Follow the METHOD A cleaning instructions prior to sterilization

2) Disassemble 2 piece lenses prior to sterilization.

3) The use of a Volk Sterilization tray is recommended to avoid product loss or damage.

 

Ethylene Oxide: Follow hospital procedures with aeration up to, but not exceeding 150ºF / 66ºC for non-contact lenses or 130ºF / 55ºC for contact lense

Steris System 1: Follow the manufacturer’s recommended sterilization guidelines.

 

Steam Sterilization:Follow your standard hospital steam sterilization procedures.

 

Precautions:

• To avoid lens surface damage, never clean the contact surface with alcohol, peroxide or acetone.

• Do not use the Volk Lens Pen® on surfaces that contact the eye.

• Volk lenses with colored rings (other than black) may discolor when exposed to concentrations of sodium hypochlorite

  or glutaraldehyde. The disinfection procedures listed above are not recommended. Please follow the cleaning procedures

  only for these products.

• Contact Volk regarding lens compatibility with other cleaning, disinfection or sterilization methods.

• Disassemble 2-piece lenses (e.g. ACS clariVits) prior to cleaning and sterilization.

● Comparable with sterilization methods