Contact lens accessories are the small, inexpensive products that keep your lenses clean, comfortable and safe to wear. Most people in Pakistan buy their lenses first and think about care later, but that order puts your eyes at risk. Incorrect lens care raises the risk of eye infections, and much of that risk is preventable.
The good news is that you only need a handful of items. This guide explains what each one does, who needs it, and how to use it properly. Every product mentioned is available in the Aura Lens accessories collection, with prices from Rs. 100 to Rs. 400 and free delivery across Pakistan on orders above Rs. 2000.
Quick answer: what you really need
This guide is general information, not medical advice. Always follow your eye doctor's instructions and the label on each product.
1. Multi-Purpose Lens Solution: Clean, Rinse and Store
Multi-purpose lens solution is the one accessory every wearer needs, because a single bottle cleans, rinses and stores your lenses. If you are searching for contact lens solution in Pakistan, look for a sterile, in-date bottle from a seller you trust.
The Aura Lens Multi-Purpose Lens Solution (Advance Lubricating Formula) comes in a 120 ml bottle and is currently Rs. 400. It is made for daily cleaning and overnight storage, and the lubricating formula is designed to support comfortable wear.
How to use it
- Wash and dry your hands before touching your lenses.
- Place the lens in your palm and add a few drops of fresh solution.
- Gently rub the lens for the time stated on the label, then rinse it with fresh solution.
- Fill both sides of your case with fresh solution so each lens is fully covered.
- Next time, empty the old solution completely before adding new solution.
What never to use instead
The FDA warns that exposing lenses to any water, including tap, bottled, distilled, lake or ocean water, has been linked to a serious corneal infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis. That includes bottled mineral water, which many people assume is safe. Saliva is not sterile either.
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Do not top off. Never add fresh solution to old solution in the case. Discard it and refill.
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Do not decant. Do not pour solution into smaller travel bottles, because this can affect sterility and may lead to using a solution not meant for eyes.
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Do not use saline to disinfect. Sterile saline is for rinsing only.
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Check the date. Do not use solution past its expiry or discard date, and keep the bottle tip from touching any surface.
In Pakistan's hot summers, store the bottle in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and keep the cap tightly closed.
A clean contact lens case is the cheapest protection you can buy, and it should be replaced at least every three months. The FDA notes that lens cases can be a source of bacterial growth, and it advises replacing yours every 3 months or as your eye care professional directs.
The Aura Lens Lens Case is a compact white dual case with separate left and right screw-top wells, so each lens stays in its own side. At Rs. 100, replacing it four times a year costs Rs. 400.
How to look after your case
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After every use: rub and rinse the case with fresh solution, dry it with a clean tissue, and store it upside down with the caps off, as the CDC advises.
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Every day: empty the old solution completely and refill with fresh solution. Never top off.
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Never: rinse the case with tap water.
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Replace it every 3 months, and straight away if it is cracked, damaged or discoloured.
Signs it is time for a new case
- The caps no longer seal properly.
- You can see cracks, residue or a cloudy film inside the wells.
- You cannot remember when you last replaced it. Set a phone reminder when you open a new case.
A contact lens applicator and remover is optional, but it makes lens handling easier and more comfortable for beginners. It is a small tool that helps you place a lens on your eye and take it off again without pinching the lens between your fingers.
The Aura Lens Contact Lens Applicator & Remover is currently Rs. 200.
Who benefits most
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First-time wearers who are still learning to hold the eye open and trust the process.
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People with long or artificial nails, who risk scratching the eye or tearing the lens when using fingertips.
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Anyone nervous about touching their eye, which is very common with new color lenses.
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Wearers with sensitive or watery eyes, who find manual removal difficult.
Tips for using it safely
- Wash and dry your hands first. An applicator does not replace clean hands.
- Rinse the tool with fresh solution before and after use, then let it air-dry, unless the product instructions say otherwise.
- Never force a lens that will not move. Add a few drops of fresh solution and try again.
- If your eye becomes red, painful or your vision blurs, remove the lenses and see an eye care professional.
Many wearers eventually switch to clean fingertips. Keep the applicator as a backup for rushed mornings, long nails, or days when your eyes feel sensitive.
A contact lens travel kit packs your essential accessories into one compact case, so you can look after your lenses away from home. It is the easiest way to avoid sleeping in your lenses or improvising with the wrong products.
The Aura Lens Travel Kit is currently Rs. 400. It combines a lens case, solution bottle, applicator, tweezers and mirror in a portable case, and ships in one of the available designs chosen by Aura Lens.
When a travel kit is worth it
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Wedding and Eid season: you wear lenses for long hours and may need to remove them before the night is over.
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Flights, hostels and road trips: you have no bathroom shelf, and a mirror helps. Check your airline's liquid rules, as larger bottles may need to go in checked baggage.
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Work, university or gym bags: a kit keeps your care items together instead of loose at the bottom of a bag.
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Overnight stays: a clean case and fresh solution are ready when you need them.
What to pack with it
- Your lenses, plus a spare pair if you wear dailies or monthlies.
- Fresh, in-date solution. Do not pour solution from a large bottle into a smaller one, as the FDA advises against it. Use the solution supplied with the kit, or a sealed travel-size bottle.
- A pair of glasses, in case you need to take your contacts out.
- A clean towel or tissues for drying your hands and case.
Every wearer needs solution and a case; the applicator and travel kit are for specific situations. Prices are current as of 14 Oct 2026.
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Accessory
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What it does
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Best for
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Need
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Price (Rs.)
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Multi-Purpose Lens Solution
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Cleans, rinses and stores lenses
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Every wearer, every day
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Essential
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400
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Lens Case
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Holds lenses in solution overnight
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Every wearer, replaced every 3 months
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Essential
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100
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Applicator & Remover
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Helps place and remove lenses
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Beginners, long nails, sensitive eyes
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Optional
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200
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Travel Kit
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Portable lens care in one case
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Trips, weddings, bags
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Optional
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400
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Easy ways to build your set
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Everyday essentials: solution + lens case = Rs. 500.
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Beginner set: solution + lens case + applicator = Rs. 700.
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Traveller set: the beginner set + travel kit = Rs. 1,100.
Orders above Rs. 2000 ship free across Pakistan, so adding your accessories to a pair of Aura Lens color contact lenses is an easy way to qualify.
Most lens problems come from a few repeated habits, and each one has a simple fix.
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Mistake
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Why it is risky
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The fix
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Rinsing lenses or the case with tap or bottled water
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Water exposure has been linked to a serious corneal infection, according to the FDA
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Use fresh multi-purpose solution every time
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Topping off old solution in the case
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Old solution is no longer fresh, so it cannot protect your lenses properly
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Empty the case, rinse it, and refill with fresh solution
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Never replacing the lens case
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Cases can become a source of bacterial growth
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Replace your lens case at least every 3 months
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Using fingertips with long nails
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Nails can scratch the eye or tear the lens
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Use an applicator and remover, or keep nails short
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Sleeping in lenses or improvising while travelling
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The CDC advises against sleeping in lenses unless your eye doctor says otherwise
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Carry a travel kit so you can remove and store lenses properly
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Also see an eye doctor about once a year, and avoid wearing lenses while showering or swimming.
Frequently Asked Questions
At minimum, you need multi-purpose lens solution and a lens case. An applicator and remover is a helpful extra while you learn, and a travel kit is useful if you carry your lenses around often.
Never use water of any kind, including bottled water, to rinse or store lenses. Sterile saline can be used for rinsing only, not for cleaning or disinfecting, so you still need multi-purpose solution for storage.
At least every 3 months, or sooner if it is cracked or damaged. Clean it after every use with fresh solution, dry it, and store it upside down with the caps off.
No, it is optional. It helps most if you are new to lenses, have long nails, or feel uneasy touching your eye. Many wearers use their clean fingertips once they are confident.
Can I pour solution into a smaller travel bottle?
No. The FDA advises against transferring solution into smaller containers because it can affect sterility. Use a sealed travel-size bottle or the solution supplied in your travel kit.
You can order lens solution, lens cases, applicators and travel kits online from the Aura Lens accessories collection. Orders above Rs. 2000 get free delivery across Pakistan.
Final Thoughts: Build a Simple Lens Care Routine
Good lens care comes down to four products and a few habits. Start with solution and a case, add an applicator if you want easier handling, and keep a travel kit ready for trips. Use fresh solution every time, replace your case every three months, and see your eye doctor regularly.
Ready to stock up? Browse the full Aura Lens accessories collection, or add your care set to your next pair of color contact lenses. Orders above Rs. 2000 ship free across Pakistan.
