Part Number: PIB01018
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Revision B
Revision Date: January 2018
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Blurred vision, rainbows, or halos around objects
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Sensitivity to light (photophobia)
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Dry eyes
If any of the above is note, you should:
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Immediately remove the lenses.
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If the discomfort or problem stops, then look closely at the lens. If the lens is in any way damaged do not
put the lens back on the eye. Place the lens in the storage case and contact the eye care 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 lenses; the reinsert them. After
reinsertion, of the problem continues, you should immediately remove the lenses and consult the eye
care practitioner.
After reinsertion, if the problem continues, you should keep the lens off the eye and seek immediate professional
identification of the problem and prompt treatment to avoid serious eye damage. Your eye care practitioner will
examine your eyes, to be certain that a serious condition such as infection, corneal ulcer, neovascularization, or
iritis is not present.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS FOR LENS HANDLING
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Preparing the Lens for Wearing:
It is essential that you learn and use good hygienic methods in the care and handling of your new lenses.
Cleanliness is the first and most important aspect of proper contact lens care. In particular, your hands
should be clean and free of any foreign substance when you handle your lenses. The procedures are:
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Always wash your hands thoroughly with a mild soap, rinse completely and dry with a lint-free
towel before touching your lenses.
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Avoid the use of soaps containing cold cream, lotion or oily cosmetics before handling your lenses,
since these substances may come into contact with the lenses and interfere with successful
wearing.
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Handle your lenses with your fingertips and be careful to avoid contact with fingernails. It is helpful
to keep your fingernails short and smooth.
Start off correctly by getting into the habit of always using proper hygienic procedures so that they become
automatic.
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Handling the Lenses:
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Develop the habit of always working with the same lens first to avoid mixups.
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Remove the lens from its storage case and examine it to be sure that it is moist, clean, clear and
