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How sterile is contact lens solution and how long does it stay sterile? see how long it takes for mold, fungi, and bacteria to culture saline. for that matter, how sterile is the inside of a person's contact lens case?

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User Chemic
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Contact lens solution is sterile when it is new in the bottle, but when opened it can become contaminated in a few days depending on conditions. The inside of a personal contact lens case is often very dirty.
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