Information on Glass Eye Cups

Many contact lens wearers rinse their eyes with saline daily; an eye cup is a useful tool for this purpose.

Glass eye cups are handy medicine cabinet items that are used to safely rinse the eye. This tool is typically used as part of a regular eye rinsing method or for first aid.

Fluid

Whenever possible, use a sterile saline solution for cleaning. In an pinch, clean water may be substituted.

Sizing

If possible, buy your eye cup in person so that you may try the fit. Most eye cups are sold as "one size fits all," but this may differ depending on the structure of your face. The edges of the eye cup should fit snugly around your eye socket, creating a seal to keep the liquid in the cup.

First Aid

Glass eye cups are a handy addition to any portable or home first aid kit. They can be used to rinse any foreign materials from the eye, including fluids such as soap, or small objects such as dirt and sand.

References

• Apothecary Products: Glass Eye Cup