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Stenfilcon A
MyDay (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: PIB01012
Page 1 of 18
Revision A
Revision Date: June 2016

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  • Page 1 Stenfilcon A MyDay (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: PIB01012 Page 1 of 18 Revision A...

  • 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.………………………………………………………………….6 7.1.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    1. INTRODUCTION The MyDay 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 MyDay 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)

    +20.00D diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of -2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. Toric: MyDay (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

    and lead to loss of vision. Daily wear lenses are not indicated for overnight wear, and patients should be instructed not to wear lense while sleeping. Clinical studies have shown that the risk of serious adverse reactions is 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.

  • Page 6: Adverse Reactions (Problems And What To Do)

    • Avoid all harmful or irritating vapors and fumes while wearing lenses. • Ask your eye care practitioner about wearing the lenses during sporting activities. • Always discard lenses following the recommended replacement schedule prescribed by your eye care practitioner. Who Should Know That You Are Wearing Contact Lenses: •...

  • Page 7: Lens Package

    particular, your hands should be clean and free of any foreign substances when you handle your lenses. The procedures are: • Always wash your hands thoroughly with a mild soap, rinse completely, and dry with a lint- free towel before touching 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: •...

  • 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. CARING FOR YOUR LENSES 8.1. Basic Instructions The MyDay (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.

  • 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

    9. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRESBYOPIC PATIENT (MULTIFOCAL OR MONOVISION WEARER) Two common methods of using contact lenses for presbyopic vision correction include multifocal and monovison. 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 Non Centered Displacement from rubbing of Uncomfortable See below “Remedy for a Non Lens eye, improper insertion or and blurry vision Centered Lens” removal Sticking Lens Inadequate Blinking Discomfort See below “Remedy for a Sticking Lens”...

  • 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

    EYE CARE PRACTITIONER INFORMATION To aid your ability to reach you eye care practitioner, please record the contact details below. ______________________________________________________________ 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

    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).
  • Page 18 Pleasanton, CA 94588 Toll Free Number: (925) 621-2453 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: PIB01012 Page 18 of 18...

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