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- Page 1 Visibility Tinted Contact Lenses PATIENT INFORMATION BOOKLET SL7486 CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner 8002704...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
PATIENT INFORMATION BOOKLET Table of ConTenTs Introduction ............................................5 Wearing Restrictions and Indications ..................................6 Contraindications (Reasons Not To Use) ................................6 Warnings ...............................................7 Precautions ............................................7 Adverse Reactions (Problems and What To Do) ............................8 Personal Cleanliness and Lens Handling ................................8 Preparing the Lens for Wearing .................................. 8 Handling the Lenses ...................................... -
Page 3: Introduction
InTroduCTIon The instructions in this booklet apply to the Bausch & Lomb SofLens® Toric (alphafilcon A) Visibility Tinted Contact Lenses, when prescribed in a Frequent/Planned Replacement or Disposable Program. If you have received or are considering another brand of contact lenses, do not use this booklet. Ask your eye care professional for the patient booklet or instructions that apply to your brand or type of contact lenses. -
Page 4: Wearing Restrictions And Indications
WearIng resTrICTIons ConTraIndICaTIons and IndICaTIons (reasons noT To use) Bausch & Lomb SofLens Toric (alphafilcon A) Visibility DO NOT USE the Bausch & Lomb SofLens Toric Tinted Contact Lens is indicated for daily wear or (alphafilcon A) Visibility Tinted Contact Lens when any extended wear from 1 to 7 days between removals of the following conditions exist: for cleaning and disinfection or disposal of the lens, as... -
Page 5: Warnings
WarnIngs PreCauTIons You should be aware of and fully discuss with your eye You should be aware of and fully discuss with your eye care professional the following warnings pertaining to care professional the following lens care regimen and contact lens wear: safety precautions: •... -
Page 6: Preparing The Lens For Wearing
• Never use conventional hard contact lens solutions Who should Know That the Patient is Wearing Contact lenses that are not also recommended for use with prescribed lenses. Inform your doctor (health care professional) about being a contact lens wearer. •... -
Page 7: Adverse Reactions (Problems And What To Do)
adverse reaCTIons • Always wash your hands thoroughly with a mild soap, rinse completely, and dry with a lint-free towel (ProbleMs and before touching your lenses. WHaT To do) • Avoid the use of soaps containing cold cream, lotion, or oily cosmetics before handling your You should be aware that the following problems may lenses, since these substances may come into occur:... -
Page 8: Placing The Lens On The Eye
3. PlaCIng THe lens on THe eye The Two Hand Placement Technique There are other methods of lens placement. If the With the lens on your index finger, use the middle following methods are difficult for you, your eye care finger of the other hand to pull the upper lid against professional will provide you with an alternate method. -
Page 9: Removing The Lens
CarIng for your lenses 5. reMovIng THe lens Always remove the same lens first. (CleanIng, rInsIng, dIsInfeCTIng, a. Wash, rinse, and d ry your hands thoroughly. enzyMIng, sTorage and b. Always be sure that the lens is in the correct reWeTTIng/lubrICaTIng) position on your eye before you try to remove it (a simple check of your vision, closing one eye... -
Page 10: Chemical (Not Heat) Disinfection
• Always remove, clean, rinse, enzyme and disinfect 2. CHeMICal (noT HeaT) dIsInfeCTIon your lenses according to the schedule prescribed • Clean the contact lenses with the cleaning solution by your eye care professional. The use of an recommended by your eye care professional and enzyme or any cleaning solution does not substitute thoroughly rinse them with the recommended for disinfection. -
Page 11: Care For A Dried Out (Dehydrated) Lens
6. Care for a drIed ouT (deHydraTed) lens If a soft, hydrophilic contact lens is exposed to air while off the eye, it may become dry and brittle and need to be rehydrated. If the lens is adhering to a surface, apply the recommended rinsing solution before handling. -
Page 12: Lens Care Products Chart
lens Care ProduCTs CHarT The following solutions are available from Bausch & Lomb for use with all Bausch & Lomb Contact Lenses; however, eye care professionals may recommend alternative products and procedures which should be followed by the patient. Bausch & Lomb® Care Kits are available for lens disinfection, cleaning, and storage. CHeMICal lens Care sysTeMs ACTION CARE PRODUCT... -
Page 13: Instructions For The Monovision Wearer
InsTruCTIons for THe MonovIsIon Wearer • You should be aware that as with any type of lens correction, there are advantages and compromises to monovision contact lens therapy. The benefit of clear near vision in straight ahead and upward gaze that is available with monovision may be accompanied by a vision compromise that may reduce your visual acuity and depth perception for distance and near tasks. -
Page 14: Wearing And Appointment Schedules
WearIng and aPPoInTMenT sCHedules PresCrIbed WearIng sCHedule aPPoInTMenT sCHedule WEARING TIME (HOURS) Your appointments Minimum number are on of hours lenses to be worn at time of appointment day _______________________________________ Month Y ear Time _______________________________________ Month Y ear Time _______________________________________ Month Y ear Time... -
Page 15: Personal Wearing Schedule Record
Personal WearIng sCHedule reCord Your eye care professional will prescribe your own individual lens wearing schedule and lens replacement schedule. Use the space below to record your schedule and wearing record. DATE HOURS TO BE WORN HOURS WORN... -
Page 16: Check-Up Visits
CHeCK-uP vIsITs Regular check-up examinations by your eye care professional are an important part of wearing contact lenses. It is recommended that you follow your eye care professional’ s directions for follow up examinations. Keep all appointments for your check-up visits. If you move to a new city, ask your present eye care professional to refer you to a contact lens professional in your new location. -
Page 17: Glossary Of Medical Terms
glossary of syMbol referenCe guIde MedICal TerMs For labels and cartons: Ametropia Quality System Certification Abnormal vision requiring correction for proper focus Symbol Myopia Nearsighted Hyperopia Fee Paid for Waste Management Farsighted Aphakic Lacking a crystalline lens (focusing lens inside the eye) Sterile Using Steam or Dry Heat Non-aphakic Not lacking a crystalline lens... - Page 18 © Bausch & Lomb Incorporated. ®/TM are trademarks of Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates. All rights reserved worldwide. Printed in U.S.A. Effective as of February 2015...