Summary of Contents for Bausch & Lomb Soflens daily disposable Toric hilafilcon B
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Visibility Tinted Contact Lenses PATIENT INFORMATION BOOKLET FOR SINGLE USE DISPOSABLE WEAR CAUTION: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner.
Table of Contents Page Page Lens Rewetting Products Available Introduction from Bausch & Lomb Wearing Restrictions and Indications Instructions for the Monovision Wearer Contraindications (Reasons Not To Use) Personal Wearing Schedule Record Warnings Check-Up Visits Precautions Eye Care Professional Information Topics to Discuss with the Eye Care Professional 6 Glossary of Medical Terms Adverse Reactions (Problems and What To Do)
Introduction The instructions in this booklet apply to the Bausch & lenses are removed from your eyes. Lomb® SofLens® daily disposable Toric (hilafilcon B) You also need to remember that soft contact lenses, Visibility Tinted Contact Lenses. If you have received or including those covered by this booklet, are made of a are considering another brand of contact lenses, do not type of plastic that absorbs liquids, vapors, and small...
are reacting to the contact lenses and whether there Terms” for description of medical terms used in this are any early signs of possible problems. booklet). Prompt attention to problems is essential and may require immediate professional care. If problems or symptoms should occur, immediately Remember, when wearing soft contact lenses your eyes remove your lenses and follow the steps described in the section of this booklet entitled “Warnings”...
Warnings You should be aware of and fully discuss with your eye • S trict compliance with your wearing restrictions, wearing schedule, and follow-up visit schedule care professional the following warnings pertaining to contact lens wear: should be followed. • P roblems with contact lenses could result in serious • S tudies have shown that contact lens wearers who injury to your eye.
Precautions Lens Wearing Precautions: You should be aware of and fully discuss with your eye care professional the following safety precautions: • N ever wear your lenses beyond the period Handling Precautions: recommended by your eye care professional. • A lways wash and rinse hands before handling • I f the lens sticks (stops moving) on the eye, follow lenses.
Topics to Discuss with the Eye Care Professional • A s with any contact lens, follow-up visits are Who should know that you are wearing contact lenses: necessary to assure the continuing health of the • I nform your doctor (health care professional) about eyes. You should be instructed as to a recommended being a contact lens wearer.
Adverse Reactions (Problems And What To Do) If you notice any of the above, you should: You should be aware that the following problems may occur: • Immediately remove your lenses. • E yes stinging, burning, itching (irritation), or other • I f the discomfort or problem stops, then look closely eye pain at the lens.
Personal Cleanliness and Lens Handling 1. PREPARINg ThE LENs FOR WEARINg: 2. hANdLINg ThE LENsEs: It is essential that you learn and use good hygienic • D evelop the habit of always working with the same methods in the care and handling of your new lenses. lens first to avoid mix-ups. Cleanliness is the first and most important aspect of • P osition the lens on your index finger and examine proper contact lens care.
3. PLACINg ThE LENs ON ThE EyE The One hand Placement Technique Place the lens on your index finger. Head up, looking There are other methods of lens placement. If the straight ahead, pull down your lower eyelid with the following methods are difficult for you, your eye care middle finger of your placement hand.
The Two hand Placement Technique 4. CENTERINg ThE LENs With the lens on your index finger, use the middle Very rarely, a lens that is on the cornea will be finger of the other hand to pull the upper lid against displaced onto the white part of the eye during lens the brow.
6. CARE FOR A sTICKINg (NONMOVINg) LENs LENs REWETTINg PROduCTs AVAILABLE FROM BAusCh & LOMB: It is important to the health of your eyes that your contact lenses move freely. If a lens sticks (stops Bausch & Lomb ReNu® Lubricating and Rewetting Drops moving), put a few drops of the lubricating or rewetting Bausch &...
Instructions for the Monovision Wearer • Y ou should be aware that as with any type of lens illumination, such as driving at night. If this happens, you may want to discuss with your eye correction, there are advantages and compromises to monovision contact lens therapy. The benefit care professional having additional contact lenses of clear near vision in straight ahead and upward prescribed so that both eyes are corrected for gaze that is available with monovision may be...
Personal Wearing Record Schedule 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...
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.
Eye Care Professional Information PLEAsE FILL OuT FOR REAdy usE Name: __________________________________________________________________________________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________________________________________________________________ Other Information: ______________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________ IMPORTANT: In the event that you experience any difficulty wearing your lenses or you do not understand the instructions given to you, DO NOT WAIT for your next appointment. TELEPHONE YOUR EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY.
Glossary of Medical Terms Ametropia Abnormal vision requiring correction for proper focus Myopia Nearsighted Hyperopia Farsighted Aphakic Lacking a crystalline lens (focusing lens inside the eye) Non-aphakic Not lacking a crystalline lens Acute inflammation Sudden swelling, redness and pain Subacute inflammation Gradual swelling, redness and pain Anterior chamber Internal portion of the eye, between the cornea and iris...
Symbol Reference Guide For labels and cartons: Quality System Certification Symbol Caution: Federal (U.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed practitioner Fee Paid for Waste Management Diopter (Lens Power) Sterile Using Steam or Dry Heat Single Use Only See Instruction Leaflet Base Curve...