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If you notice any of the above, IMMEDIATELY REMOVE YOUR LENS.
* If discomfort or problems stop, then look closely at your lens. If the lens is in anyway damaged, DO NOT PUT
THE LENS BACK ON YOUR EYE. Place the lens in the storage case and contact your eyecare practitioner. If
the lens has dirt, an eyelash, or other foreign body on it, or the problem stops and the lens appears undamaged, you
should thoroughly clean, rinse, and disinfect the lens, then reinsert it. After reinsertion, if the problem continues,
you should IMMEDIATELY REMOVE THE LENS AND CONSULT YOUR EYECARE PRACTITIONER.
When any of the above problems occur, a serious condition such as infection, corneal ulcer, neovascularization, or
iritis may be present. KEEP LENS OFF YOUR EYE AND SEEK IMMEDIATE PROFESSIONAL
IDENTIFICATION of the problem and prompt treatment to avoid serious eye damage.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS and LENS HANDLING
Before Handling Your Lens:
Cleanliness is the first and most important aspect of proper contact lens care.
Before handling your lens, always wash and rinse your hands thoroughly and dry them with a lint-free towel. Do not
use soaps, lotions, cold creams, or perfumes which leave a residue on your hands. Avoid using medications, creams,
deodorants, make-up, after shave lotions, or similar items prior to touching your lens. When hair spray is used, the eye
must be kept closed until the spray has settled. Take care in handling your lens. Always avoid touching your lens with
your fingernails or other sharp objects. NEVER WORK DIRECTLY OVER A SINK WITH THE DRAIN OPEN, AS
THE LENS MAY BE LOST.
Handling and Placing the Lens on the Eye:
1) To avoid the possibility of lens mix-ups, always start with the same lens first.
2) Remove the lens from its storage case and examine it to be sure that it is moist, clean, clear, and free of any nicks
or tears.
3) Before inserting the lens, rinse well with fresh, sterile rinsing solution. Then place the lens on the tip of the index
finger of your dominant hand.
4) While positioned on your index finger, check to ensure the lens has not turned inside out. To check this, look at the
profile of the lens against a light background. If the edge profile appears convex and bowl-shaped, then it is correct.
If the lens is inverted, it will flare out at the edge. If the lens is inverted, simply reverse it by using light fingertip
pressure. Be sure to avoid damaging the lens with your fingernails.
5) Look straight ahead and raise the upper lid with your other index finger.
6) Then look down, keep both eyes open and place the lens on the upper white part of the eye.
7)
Slowly release upper lid, and gently close your eye.
8) The lens should center automatically, or it can be moved on center by gentle fingertip pressure through the lids.
9) Repeat the above procedure for the second lens.
10) If the lens appears to be stuck on your eye, apply a few drops of a recommended lubricating or rewetting solution
to the eye and blink a few times. If the lens does not move freely on your eye, contact your eyecare practitioner for
further instructions.
There is no single "right way" of putting on lens. If you find this method of lens placement difficult, your eyecare
practitioner will suggest another method or provide additional information.
Centering the Lens:
Very rarely, a lens that is on the cornea will be displaced onto the white part of the eye during lens wear. This can also
occur during placement and removal of the lenses if the correct techniques are not performed properly. To center a lens
on the eye, follow the procedure below.
Using your index finger, gently apply pressure to the lens and slide it back onto the cornea. If the lens gets under the
upper lid, gently massage the upper lid while looking down and move the lens toward the cornea.
Removing the Lens:
Preparation:
1) Wash and rinse your hands thoroughly.
