CONTACT LENS CONTAINERS AND METHODS OF USING

摘要

A container (10) is provided for holding contact lenses (12) in contact lens treatment solutions which has a base member (14) equipped with at least one compartment (20, 22). Each compartment has a predetermined length and width situated in a juxtaposed position with a partition (24) therein between for holding the contact lens and a laterally projecting flange (26) around the perimeter of the compartment. Each compartment is filled with a contact lens treatment solution. A layer of adhesive (28) is deposited on the laterally projecting flange. A cover sheet member (18) extending at least across the full length and width of the compartment is releasably united to the base member at the flange by the layer of adhesive forming a fluid-tight seal. The layer of adhesive is capable of uniting the cover sheet member and the base member at the flange and forming a fluid-tight seal after repeated uniting and releasing between the two members. A resealable contact lens pouch (60) prefilled with a contact lens care solution (64) is also provided that is used for one time only to clean, disinfect, store and rinse a contact lens.