Is Contact Lens Solution Gluten Free?

After receiving an inquiry on this topic, I did some research on one product in particular: Bausch and Lomb ReNu MultiPlus Multi-Purpose Solution.

First of all, I checked the ingredient list and there are no ingredients that raise any “gluten flags.”  Here is a pretty comprehensive list of gluten-containing ingredients: http://naturallydahling.com/ingredients.html

Next, I called the company and they said that they do not use or add any gluten to their products, but they cannot guarantee that the raw ingredients are not contaminated on some level.

This might sound like an indefinite reply, but it is not an unusual one.  Many companies do not want to risk  liability for causing harm to a person’s health; therefore, they do not label or guarantee that their products are gluten-free.

My advice is to see how your eyes react.  Some people do have itchy eyes after eating gluten, so first eliminate it from your diet for a month or so.  If your eyes still bother you, then you may want to consider trying another brand.

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