CooperVision BIOFINITY, Patient Information Booklet

Page 1: ...Y Multifocal comfilcon A SOFT HYDROPHILIC CONTACT LENSES PATIENT INFORMATION BOOKLET Revised October 2008 IMPORTANT This Patient Information Booklet contains important information and instructions Ple...

Page 2: ...N THE EYE 10 7 5 CENTERING THE LENS 11 8 CARING FOR YOUR LENSES 12 8 1 INSTRUCTIONS CLEANING RINSING DISINFECTING STORAGE AND REWETTING LUBRICATING 12 8 2 CARE FOR A STICKING NON MOVING LENS 15 8 3 CA...

Page 3: ...w to safely and easily open the package You will receive instruction how to properly insert and remove lenses This booklet will reinforce those instructions Discard and replace your contact lenses wit...

Page 4: ...recommended that the contact lens wearer first be evaluated on a daily wear schedule If successful then a gradual introduction of extended wear can be followed as determined by the prescribing Eye Ca...

Page 5: ...es overnight outside the approved indication the risk of ulcerative keratitis is 9 times greater than among those who do not wear them overnight d The overall risk of infected corneal ulcer ulcerative...

Page 6: ...liva for lubricating or wetting lenses Always keep lens completely immersed in the recommended storage solution when the lenses are not being worn stored Prolonged periods of drying will damage lenses...

Page 7: ...e you should Immediately remove the lenses If the discomfort or the problem stops then look closely at the lens o If the lens is in some way damaged do not put the lens back on the eye Place the lens...

Page 8: ...ing Handle your lenses with your fingertips Be careful to avoid touching the lens with fingernails It is helpful to keep your fingernails short and smooth Start correctly always use proper hygienic pr...

Page 9: ...ed do not use it Use a new lens Verify that the lens is not turned inside out by placing it on your forefinger and checking its profile The lens should assume a natural curved bowl like shape Fig A If...

Page 10: ...ically f Use the same technique when inserting the lens for your left eye There are other methods of lens placement If the above method is difficult for you your eye care practitioner will provide you...

Page 11: ...to the cornea while the eye is open using finger pressure on the edge of the upper lid or lower lid 7 6 Removing the Lens CAUTION Always be sure the lens is on the cornea before attempting to remove i...

Page 12: ...r eye care practitioner will show you with an alternate method 8 CARING FOR YOUR LENSES 8 1 Instructions Cleaning Rinsing Disinfecting Storage and Rewetting Lubricating The ideal time to clean your le...

Page 13: ...tute for disinfection Do not use saliva or anything other than the recommended solutions for lubricating or rewetting your lenses Do not put lenses in your mouth Lenses should be thrown away after the...

Page 14: ...Follow the instructions on the disinfection solution labeling Storage To store lenses disinfect and leave them in the closed unopened case until ready to wear If you do not wear your lenses immediate...

Page 15: ...sult your eye care practitioner 8 3 Care for a Dehydrated Lens If a soft hydrophilic contact lens is exposed to air while off the eye it may become dry and brittle If this happens dispose of the lens...

Page 16: ...ituations during the initial adaptation period It is recommended that you first wear these contact lenses in familiar situations which are not visually demanding For example it might be better to be a...

Page 17: ...isplaced onto the white part of the eye during wear This however can occur if insertion and removal procedures are not performed properly To center a lens follow either of these procedures a Close you...

Page 18: ...tions regarding this important step of building up your wear time Prescribed Wearing Schedule for Adaptation to contact lenses Day Wearing Time Hours Recommended by Eyecare Practitioner 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 19: ...Hours Worn 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14 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 ne...

Page 20: ...e or lesion on the cornea Disinfection A process that kills harmful microorganisms germs which can cause serious eye infections Extended Wear Wearing lenses for 24 hours a day including while sleeping...

Page 21: ...significant after age 40 Presbyopic A person with Presbyopia Spherical contact lens A lens with a continuously rounded curve Toric contact lens A lens with two different optical powers at right angles...

Page 22: ...tsville NY 14546 Toll Free Number 1 800 341 2020 www coopervision com The above product information and procedures are suggested by CooperVision Inc however your eye care practitioners may suggest alt...