Method and composition for disinfecting contact lenses

摘要

A method for disinfecting contact lenses comprises contacting the lens with an isotonic aqueous solution comprising an effective disinfecting amoutn of tromethamine (preferably 0.6 to 2 percent) for a time sufficient to disinfect the lens. Other aspects include adding to the solution from 0.01 to 1 weight percent chelating agent (preferably disodium EDTA) and/or additional microbicide.