How to Clean RGP Lenses with Menicon Progent
By Onestopdryeyeshop | Published: 2026-10-18
Category: How-to Guides
Learn the exact steps to clean rigid gas permeable contact lenses using Menicon Progent intensive cleaner. Remove protein deposits and keep lenses comfortable.
Quick answer
Use Menicon Progent Contact Lens Intensive Cleaner once a week to remove protein and lipid deposits from your rigid gas permeable lenses. The two-step process takes about 30 minutes and restores lens clarity.
Why weekly deep cleaning matters for RGP lenses
Rigid gas permeable lenses naturally attract protein and lipid deposits from your tears. Over time, these deposits reduce oxygen flow and make lenses feel dry or gritty. A weekly intensive cleaner like Menicon Progent breaks down those deposits chemically, something a daily multipurpose solution alone cannot do.
If you skip this step, you may notice your lenses becoming less comfortable by the end of the day or developing a cloudy appearance. The Menicon Progent system is designed specifically for RGP materials and is recommended by optometrists for its effectiveness.
What you need for the Progent process
The Menicon Progent box contains 7 single-dose packets of the intensive cleaning solution. You also need the Menicon Progent Case, which has two rubber prongs that hold your lenses securely during treatment. The case is sold separately but is essential for the process to work correctly.
For a complete routine, consider the Menicon RGP Lens Value Pack. It includes three bottles of MeniCare Plus multipurpose solution, one box of Progent, and three lens cases. This bundle covers both daily care and weekly deep cleaning in one purchase.
Step-by-step: How to use Menicon Progent
- Prepare your lenses and case: Remove your RGP lenses and place them in the Menicon Progent Case prongs, one lens per prong. Make sure the lenses are secure and not touching each other. Check that the prongs are clean and undamaged before each use.
- Add the Progent solution: Open one single-dose packet of Menicon Progent and pour the entire contents into the case, fully submerging both lenses. Close the case tightly. Do not dilute the solution or reuse a packet. Each packet is a single use.
- Soak for 30 minutes: Let the lenses soak for exactly 30 minutes. The solution breaks down protein and lipid deposits during this time. Do not exceed 30 minutes. Set a timer. Leaving lenses in longer than 30 minutes does not improve cleaning and may affect lens material.
- Rinse and neutralise: After 30 minutes, remove the lenses from the case and rinse them thoroughly with fresh multipurpose solution (such as MeniCare Plus). Do not use tap water. Never put lenses directly into your eyes after Progent without rinsing. Residual solution can cause stinging.
- Disinfect and store: Place the rinsed lenses in your storage case filled with fresh multipurpose solution. Let them soak for at least 4 hours or overnight before wearing. Progent is a cleaner, not a disinfectant. Always follow with a full disinfection cycle.
Products used in this guide
- Menicon Progent Contact Lens Intensive Cleaner: Menicon Progent is an intensive cleaner that removes tough protein and lipid deposits from RGP lenses. Weekly use restores lens transparency and comfort, preventing buildup that daily cleaning misses.
Menicon Progent Contact Lens Intensive Cleaner - Menicon Progent Case: The Menicon Progent Case has two rubber prongs that securely hold RGP lenses during the cleaning process. Using the correct case ensures the solution reaches all lens surfaces evenly and keeps lenses from floating or touching each other.
Menicon Progent Case
