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Stenfilcon A
SOFT (HYDROPHILIC) CONTACT LENSES
PATIENT INFORMATION BOOKLET
IMPORTANT: This Patient Information Booklet contains important information and instructions. Please
read carefully and keep this information for future use.
Part Number: PIB01054
Page 1 of 18
Revision: A
Revision Date: June 2020
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- Page 1 Stenfilcon A SOFT (HYDROPHILIC) CONTACT LENSES PATIENT INFORMATION BOOKLET IMPORTANT: This Patient Information Booklet contains important information and instructions. Please read carefully and keep this information for future use. Part Number: PIB01054 Page 1 of 18 Revision: A Revision Date: June 2020...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................... 3 1.1. BENEFITS ............................... 3 1.2. RISKS ................................3 WEARING RESTRICTIONS AND INDICATIONS ..................3 CONTRAINDICATIONS (REASONS NOT TO USE) ................... 4 WARNINGS ................................. 4 PRECAUTIONS ..............................5 ADVERSE REACTIONS (PROBLEMS AND WHAT TO DO) ..............6 INSTRUCTIONS FOR LENS HANDLING ..................... -
Page 3: Introduction
1. INTRODUCTION The stenfilcon A Soft (hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are soft lenses. They are made from a "water-loving" (hydrophilic) material that has the ability to absorb water, making the lens soft and flexible. The stenfilcon A soft (hydrophilic) lenses are indicated for single use daily disposable wear. As prescribed for single use daily disposable wear, once removed, they are to be discarded. -
Page 4: Contraindications (Reasons Not To Use)
Toric: Stenfilcon A TORIC Soft Contact Lenses are indicated for the correction of ametropia (myopia or hyperopia with astigmatism) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters. -
Page 5: Precautions
increased when these lenses are worn overnight. Studies have shown that contact lens wearers who are smokers have a higher incidence of adverse reactions than nonsmokers. If a patient experiences eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, or redness of the eye, the patient should be instructed to immediately remove lenses and promptly contact his or her Eye Care Practitioner. -
Page 6: Adverse Reactions (Problems And What To Do)
• Always discard lenses following the recommended replacement schedule prescribed by your Eye Care Practitioner. Who Should Know That You Are Wearing Contact Lenses: • Inform your doctor (health care practitioner) that you wear contact lenses. • Always inform your employer that you wear contact lenses. Some jobs may require use of eye protection equipment or may restrict contact lens wear. -
Page 7: Instructions For Lens Handling
7. INSTRUCTIONS FOR LENS HANDLING 7.1. Preparing the Lens for Wearing It is essential that you learn and use good hygienic methods in the care and handling of your new lenses. Cleanliness is the first and most important aspect of proper contact lens care. In particular, your hands should be clean and free of any foreign substances when you handle your lenses. -
Page 8: Handling The Lenses
7.3. Handling the Lenses • Develop the habit of always working with the right lens first to avoid mix-ups. • Remove the right lens from its storage case and examine it to be sure that it is moist, clean, clear, and free of any nicks or tears. If the lens appears damaged, do not use it. Use a new lens. - Page 9 There are other methods of lens placement. If the above method is difficult for you, your Eye Care Practitioner will provide you with an alternate method. Fig. C Fig. D Cornea Note: If after placement of the lens, your vision is blurred, check for the following: •...
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Page 10: Centering The Lens
7.5. Centering the Lens A lens on the cornea (center of your eye) will rarely be displaced onto the white part of the eye during wear. This can occur if insertion or removal procedures are not properly performed. To center a lens, follow either of these procedures: a. -
Page 11: Caring For Your Lenses
8.1. Basic Instructions The stenfilcon A Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear single use only. The lenses are to be discarded upon removal; therefore, no cleaning or disinfection is required. You should adhere to recommended care regimen. Failure to follow the regimen may result in development of serious ocular complications, as discussed in Section 4, WARNINGS. -
Page 12: Care For A Sticking (Non-Moving) Lens
Lubricating/Rewetting Your Eye Care Practitioner may recommend a lubrication or rewetting solution for your use. These solutions can be used to wet (lubricate) your lenses while you are wearing them to make lens wear more comfortable. 8.2. Care for a Sticking (Non-moving) Lens If a lens sticks (stops moving) on your eye, apply a few drops of the recommended lubricating solution. -
Page 13: Instructions For The Presbyopic Patient (Multifocal Or Monovision Wearer)
9. INSTRUCTIONS PRESBYOPIC PATIENT (MULTIFOCAL MONOVISION WEARER) Two common methods of using contact lenses for presbyopic vision correction include multifocal and monovision. Monovision: a treatment technique often prescribed for people age 40 and over who have presbyopia. Presbyopia occurs as part of the natural aging process. The eye’s crystalline lens loses its ability to bring close objects into clear focus. -
Page 14: Possible Failure Modes/Troubleshooting
10. POSSIBLE FAILURE MODES/TROUBLESHOOTING Failure mode Cause Effect on patient Remedy Displacement from rubbing of Non Centered Uncomfortable See below “Remedy for a Non eye, improper insertion or Lens and blurry vision Centered Lens” removal See below “Remedy for a Sticking Sticking Lens Inadequate blinking Discomfort... -
Page 15: Wearing And Appointment Schedules
Remedy for Chemical/Foreign Objects in Lens If chemicals of any kind (household products, gardening solutions, laboratory chemicals, etc.) are splashed into your eyes: FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH TAP WATER AND IMMEDIATELY CONSULT YOUR EYE CARE PRACTITIONER. 11. WEARING AND APPOINTMENT SCHEDULES Record here the number of hours your Eye Care Practitioner recommends you wear the lenses each day during the adaption period. -
Page 16: Eye Care Practitioner Information
12. EYE CARE PRACTITIONER INFORMATION To aid your ability to reach you Eye Care Practitioner, please record the contact details below. Doctor: ______________________________________________________________ Address: ______________________________________________________________ Phone: ______________________________________________________________ Use the table below to record the number of hours you wear your lenses each day during the adaptation period. -
Page 17: Glossary Of Technical Terms
13. GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS Term Definition Adnexa Tissues surrounding the eyeball Ametropia Abnormal vision requiring correction for proper focus Anterior chamber Fluid-filled portion of the eye between the iris and innermost corneal surface Aphakic An eye that does not have its natural lens (example: after cataract surgery) Aspherical contact lens A lens with a curve that is not round, but has different... -
Page 18: Package Insert
711 North Road Scottsville, NY 14546 (800) 341-2020 www.coopervision.com The above product information and procedures are suggested by CooperVision, Inc.; however, your Eye Care Practitioners may suggest alternative products or procedures that you should follow. Part Number: PIB01054 Page 18 of 18...
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