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2. WEARING RESTRICTIONS AND INDICATIONS
Spherical and Aspherical
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(comfilcon A) SPHERE and ASPHERE Soft Contact lenses are indicated for the correction of
ametropia (myopia and hyperopia) in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in
powers from -20.00 to +20.00 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
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(comfilcon 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 -5.00 diopters
Multifocal
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(comfilcon A) multifocal lenses are indicated for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia
and hyperopia) and emmetropia with presbyopia in aphakic and non-aphakic persons with non-diseased
eyes in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and with add powers from +0.50 to +3.00 diopters. The
lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere
with visual acuity.
The
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(comfilcon A) Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses have been approved for extended wear
for up to 6 nights /7 days of continuous wear. It is 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 Care Practitioner.
Eye care practitioners may prescribe the lens for frequent replacement wear, with cleaning, disinfecting
and scheduled replacements (see WEARING SCHEDULE)
3. CONTRAINDICATIONS (REASONS NOT TO USE)
Do not use your contact lenses when any of the following conditions exist:
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Acute and subacute inflammation or infection of the anterior chamber of the eye.
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Any eye disease, injury, or abnormality that affects the cornea, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
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Severe dry eye.
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Reduced corneal sensitivity (corneal hypoesthaesia).
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Any systemic disease that may affect the eye or be exaggerated by wearing contact lenses. For
example Sjogren's syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus and collagen vascular diseases affect your
ability to wear contact lenses.
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Allergic reactions of ocular surfaces or surrounding tissues (adnexa) that may be induced or
exaggerated by wearing contact lenses or use of contact lens solutions.
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An allergic reaction can occur to any ingredient in contact lens solutions. Example: some people are
allergic to the trace amounts of mercury or thimerosal included as active ingredient in some contact
lens solutions.
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Any active corneal infection (bacterial, fungal, or viral).
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If eyes become red or irritated.
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If you are unable to follow lens care regimen or unable to obtain assistance to do so.