CooperVision PIB01012, Patient Information Booklet

Page 1: ...e June 2016 Stenfilcon A MyDay stenfilcon A SOFT HYDROPHILIC CONTACT LENSES PATIENT INFORMATION BOOKLET IMPORTANT This Patient Information Booklet contains important information and instructions Pleas...

Page 2: ...AGE 7 7 3 HANDLING THE LENSES 8 7 4 PLACING THE LENS ON THE EYE 8 7 5 CENTERING THE LENS 10 7 6 REMOVING THE LENS 10 8 CARING FOR YOUR LENSES 11 8 1 BASIC INSTRUCTIONS 11 8 2 CARE FOR A STICKING NON M...

Page 3: ...ions Discard and replace your contact lenses with a new sterile pair as prescribed by your eye care practitioner Please refer to the Section 13 GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS for definitions of medical t...

Page 4: ...itis lupus and collagen vascular diseases affect your ability to wear contact lenses Allergic reactions of ocular surfaces or surrounding tissues adnexa that may be induced or exaggerated by wearing c...

Page 5: ...overnight d The overall risk of infected corneal ulcer ulcerative keratitis may be reduced by carefully following directions for lens care including cleaning the lens case e The risk of infected corn...

Page 6: ...t something is in the eye such as a foreign body or a scratched area There may be excessive watering tearing unusual eye secretions or redness of your eye Reduced sharpness of vision poor visual acuit...

Page 7: ...ails It is helpful to keep your fingernails short and smooth Start correctly always use proper hygienic procedures 7 2 Lens Package The individual package is designed specifically to maintain sterilit...

Page 8: ...squeeze the lens between the thumb and forefinger The edges should turn inward Fig A If the lens is inside out the edges will turn slightly outward Fig B Fig A Fig B 7 4 Placing the Lens on the Eye S...

Page 9: ...the lens see Section 7 6 Removing the Lens and check for the following a Cosmetics or oils on the lens Clean the lens b The lens is on the wrong eye c The lens is inside out it would also not be as c...

Page 10: ...looking down into a mirror while pulling the upper lid up Then inspect the lower area by pulling the lower lid down a Wash your hands thoroughly with a mild soap rinse completely and dry with a lint...

Page 11: ...You should always have replacement lenses or glasses available For safe contact lens wear you should know and always practice your lens care routine Always wash your hands thoroughly with a mild soap...

Page 12: ...n You should wait until the lens begins to move freely on the eye before removing it If non movement of the lens continues you should IMMEDIATELY consult your eye care practitioner 8 3 Care for a Dehy...

Page 13: ...tion takes place The longer these symptoms persist the poorer your prognosis for successful adaptation You should avoid visually demanding situations during the initial adaptation period It is recomme...

Page 14: ...lens Blurry Vision Remove lens clean disinfect and insert Remedy for a Non Centered Lens A lens which is on the cornea center of your eye will very rarely be displaced onto the white part of the eye d...

Page 15: ...ft contact lens patients should be able to wear their lenses 6 hours the first day 8 hours for the second day 10 hours for the third day 12 hours for the fourth day 14 hours on the fifth day and to al...

Page 16: ..._________________ Use the table below to record the number of hours you wear your lenses each day during the adaptation period Day Date Hours Worn Day Date Hours Worn 1 8 2 9 3 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 14...

Page 17: ...the visual image to be out of focus blurred Conjunctiva Transparent membrane that lines the eyelids and the white part of the eye Conjunctivitis Inflammation of the conjunctiva Continuous Wear Extend...

Page 18: ...different distances loss of reading vision Usually becomes significant after age 45 Presbyopic A person with Presbyopia Spherical contact lens A lens with a continuously rounded curve Toric contact le...