Contact lens wearers often soak their lenses in a solution containing enzymes to remove protein deposits from the lenses. Why is it necessary to rinse the lenses thoroughly before placing them on the eyes?
* Enzymes remove protein deposits, but there are also salts on the lenses, and rinsing prevents salt buildup
* Enzymes remove deposits by breaking down the proteins, but can also break down the proteins in the eye if not rinsed away.
* Enzymes can make the lenses hard while they are removing protein deposits, and rinsing them softens the lens, thus they cannot hurt the eyes.
* Enzymes remove protein deposits, but there are also lipids and hydrocarbons on the lenses, and rinsing is necessary to remove them.