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83889_Galy.Sept
4/10/06
3:56 PM
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PATIENT INSTRUCTION GUIDE
FREQUENT REPLACEMENT DAILY WEAR
VISTAKON
®
(galyfilcon A)
Contact Lenses
VISIBILITY TINTED WITH UV BLOCKER
For Daily Wear

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  • Page 1 83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 1 PATIENT INSTRUCTION GUIDE FREQUENT REPLACEMENT DAILY WEAR VISTAKON ® (galyfilcon A) Contact Lenses VISIBILITY TINTED WITH UV BLOCKER For Daily Wear...
  • Page 2 83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 2 Patient Instruction Guide For Frequent Replacement Daily Wear VISTAKON ® (galyfilcon A) Contact Lenses VISIBILITY TINTED WITH UV BLOCKER S Y M B O L S K E Y The following symbols may appear on the label or carton: Symbol CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 3 T A B L E O F C O N T E N T S Introduction ......... .1 Wearing Restrictions and Indications .

  • Page 4: Introduction

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 4 I N T R O D U C T I O N Congratulations on choosing the VISTAKON ® (galyfilcon A) Contact Lens Visibility Tinted with UV Blocker for Daily Wear Frequent Replacement. A UV-absorbing monomer is used to block UV radiation. When your prescribed replacement period is over, you simply throw the used lens away and replace it with a new ster- ile one.

  • Page 5: Wearing Restrictions And Indications

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 5 W E A R I N G R E S T R I C T I O N S A N D I N D I C A T I O N S The ACUVUE ®...

  • Page 6: Contraindications

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 6 C O N T R A I N D I C A T I O N S ( R E A S O N S N O T T O U S E ) DO NOT USE the VISTAKON ®...

  • Page 7: Precautions

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 7 • The overall risk of ulcerative keratitis may be reduced by carefully following directions for lens care, including cleaning the lens case. • The risk of ulcerative keratitis among contact lens users who smoke is estimated to be 3 to 8 times greater than among non-smokers.
  • Page 8 83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 8 lenses are not being worn (stored). Prolonged periods of drying will reduce the ability of the lens surface to return to a wettable state. Follow the lens care directions for “Care For A Dried Out (Dehydrated) Lens”...

  • Page 9: Adverse Reactions

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 9 and those for motion sickness, may cause dryness of the eye, increased lens awareness or blurred vision. Should such conditions exist, proper remedial measures should be prescribed. Depending on the severity, this could include the use of lubricating drops that are indicated for use with soft contact lenses or the temporary discontinuance of contact lens wear while such medication is being used.

  • Page 10: Personal Cleanliness For Lens Handling And Application

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 10 If the problem continues, you SHOULD NOT put a lens back on your eye but IMMEDIATELY CONSULT YOUR EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL. When any of the above symptoms occur, a serious condition such as infection, corneal ulcer, neovascu- larization or iritis may be present.

  • Page 11: Handling The Lenses

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 11 Occasionally, a lens may adhere to the inside surface of the foil when opened, or to the plastic package itself. This will not affect the sterility of the lens. It is still perfectly safe to use. Carefully remove and inspect the lens following the handling instructions.

  • Page 12: Centering The Lens

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 12 • The lens is not centered on the eye (see “Centering the Lens”). • If the lens is centered, remove the lens (see “Removing the Lens”) and check for the following: a. Cosmetics or oils on the lens. Dispose of the lens and apply a fresh new lens. b.
  • Page 13 83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 13 CAUTION: Always be sure the lens is on the cornea before attempting to remove it. Determine this by cov- ering the other eye. If vision is blurred, the lens is either on the white part of the eye or it is not on the eye at all.

  • Page 14: Caring For Your Lenses

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 14 C A R I N G F O R Y O U R L E N S E S 1. Basic Instructions For continued safe and comfortable wearing of your lenses, it is important that you first clean and rinse, then disinfect (and neutralize, for hydrogen peroxide systems) your lenses after each removal, using the care regimen recommended by your Eye Care Professional.

  • Page 15: Care For A Sticking (Non-Moving) Lens

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 15 • Never rinse your lenses in water from the tap. There are two reasons for this: - Tap water contains many impurities that can contaminate or damage your lenses and may lead to eye infection or injury. - You might lose your lens down the drain.

  • Page 16: Chemical (Not Heat) Disinfection

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 16 3. Chemical (Not Heat) Disinfection • Clean the contact lenses with a recommended cleaning solution and thoroughly rinse them with a recommended rinsing solution. • After cleaning, to disinfect, carefully follow the instructions accompanying the disinfecting solution in the care regimen recommended by the lens manufacturer or the Eye Care Professional.

  • Page 17: Instructions For The Presbyopic Patient (Monovision)

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 17 I N S T R U C T I O N S F O R T H E P R E S B Y O P I C P A T I E N T ( M O N O V I S I O N ) You should be aware that as with any type of lens correction, there are advantages and compromises to presbyopic contact lens correction.

  • Page 18: Wearing And Appointment Schedules

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 18 W E A R I N G A N D A P P O I N T M E N T S C H E D U L E Prescribed Wearing Schedule Wearing Time (Hours) Appointment Schedule Your appointments are on: Minimum number of hours lenses to be worn at time of appointment:...

  • Page 19: Patient/Eye Care Professional Information

    83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 19 P A T I E N T / E Y E C A R E P R O F E S S I O N A L I N F O R M A T I O N Next Appointment: Date: Dr.:...
  • Page 20 83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 20 N O T E S...
  • Page 21 83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 21 N O T E S...
  • Page 22 83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 22 N O T E S...
  • Page 23 83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 23...
  • Page 24 83889_Galy.Sept 4/10/06 3:56 PM Page 24 VISTAKON ® , Division of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. P.O. Box 10157 Jacksonville, FL 32247-0157 1-800-843-2020 www.acuvue.com ACUVUE ® , ACUVUE ® ADVANCE™, HYDRACLEAR™ and VISTAKON ® are trademarks of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. ©JJVCI 2004 20400351 Printed in U.S.A.

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