CooperVision PIB01054, Patient Information Booklet

Page 1: ...ision Date June 2020 Stenfilcon A SOFT HYDROPHILIC CONTACT LENSES PATIENT INFORMATION BOOKLET IMPORTANT This Patient Information Booklet contains important information and instructions Please read car...

Page 2: ...SES 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 MOVING LENS 12 8 3 CARE FOR...

Page 3: ...s prescribed by your Eye Care Practitioner Please refer to the Section 13 GLOSSARY OF TECHNICAL TERMS for definitions of medical technical terms used in this booklet 1 1 Benefits1 Contact lenses provi...

Page 4: ...ring contact lenses or use of contact lens solutions An allergic reaction can occur to any ingredient in contact lens solutions Example some people are allergic to the trace amounts of mercury or thim...

Page 5: ...fected corneal ulcer ulcerative keratitis among contact lens users who smoke is estimated to be 3 to 8 times greater than among non smokers f If you experience eye discomfort excessive tearing vision...

Page 6: ...first placed on the eye There may be a feeling that 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 you...

Page 7: ...and interfere with successful wearing 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 corre...

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: ...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 free towel before touching your le...

Page 11: ...enses 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 Rinse completely Dry with a lint fre...

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: ...ation 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 recomm...

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...

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 1...

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: ...vision Usually becomes significant after age 45 Presbyopic A person with Presbyopia Spherical contact lens A lens with a continuously rounded curve Toric contact lens A lens with two different optical...