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c. Remove the other lens by following the same procedure.
d. When prescribed for single use daily disposable wear, patients are instructed to dispose of the
lens at each removal.
Note:
If these methods of removing your lenses are difficult for you, your Eye Care Practitioner
will show you with an alternate method.
8. CARING FOR YOUR LENSES
8.1.
Basic Instructions
The stenfilcon A Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses are indicated for daily wear single use only. The
lenses are to be discarded upon removal; therefore, no cleaning or disinfection is required.
You should adhere to recommended care regimen. Failure to follow the regimen may result in
development of serious ocular complications, as discussed in Section 4, WARNINGS.
If you require only vision correction but will not or cannot adhere to a recommended care regimen
for your lenses, or are unable to place and remove lenses, or have someone available to place and
remove them, you should not attempt to get and wear contact lenses.
As prescribed for single use daily disposable wear, once removed, they are to be discarded. They
are not intended to be cleaned and disinfected. 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. Rinse completely. Dry with a lint-free
towel before touching your lenses.
•
Avoid the use of soaps containing cold cream, lotion, or oily cosmetics before handling your
lenses. These substances may contact the lenses and interfere with successful wearing.
•
Handle your lenses with your fingertips. Be careful to avoid contact with fingernails. It is helpful
to keep your fingernails short and smooth.
•
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 recommended wearing period prescribed by your Eye
Care Practitioner.
•
Never rinse your lenses in water from the tap. There are two reasons for this:
a. Tap water contains many impurities that can contaminate or damage your lenses and may
lead to eye infection or injury.
b. You might lose your lens down the drain.
•
Since the lens material contains silicone, the ability of the lens to remain soft and flexible
(wettability) may differ when different lens care products are used. Your Eye Care Practitioner
should recommend a care system that is appropriate for you. Each lens care product contains
specific directions for use and important safety information, which you should read and carefully
follow.
