LBL-NVU-PIB r3, Patient Instruction Booklet
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If you notice any of the above, you should be instructed to:
• Immediately remove your lenses.
• Look closely at your lens. If your lens is in any way damaged, do not put your lens back on
your eye. If your lens has dirt, an eyelash, or other foreign body on it, you should thoroughly
clean, and rinse your lens; then reinsert it.
After reinsertion, if the problem continues, you should immediately remove your lenses and
consult your Eye Care Professional.
• If the above symptoms continue after removal of your lens, or upon insertion of a new lens,
you should immediately remove your lens and contact your Eye Care Professional.
• Your Eye Care Professional will examine your eyes, to be certain that a serious condition
such as infection, corneal ulcer, neovascularization, or iritis is not present.
Important Treatment Information for Adverse Reactions
Sight-threatening ocular complications associated with contact lens wear can develop rapidly,
and therefore early recognition and treatment of problems are critical. Infectious corneal
ulceration is one of the most serious potential complications, and may be ambiguous in its
early stage. Signs and symptoms of infectious corneal ulceration include discomfort, pain,
inflammation, purulent discharge, sensitivity to light, cells and flare and corneal infiltrates.
Initial symptoms of a minor abrasion and an early infected ulcer are sometimes similar.
Accordingly, such epithelial defect, if not treated properly, may develop into an infected ulcer.
In order to prevent serious progression of these conditions, your presenting symptoms of
abrasions or early ulcers should be evaluated as a potential medical emergency, treated
accordingly, and be referred to a corneal specialist when appropriate. Standard therapy for
corneal abrasions such as eye patching or the use of steroids or steroid/antibiotic
combinations may exacerbate the condition. If you are wearing a contact lens on your affected
eye when examined, your lens should be removed immediately.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS AND LENS HANDLING
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 substances when you handle
your lenses. The procedures are:
• Always wash your hands thoroughly with a mild soap, rinse completely and 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, since these substances may come into contact with your lenses and interfere with
successful wearing.
• Handle your lenses with your fingertips, and be careful to avoid contact with your 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.
HANDLING THE LENSES
• Develop the habit of always working with the same lens first to avoid mix-ups.
• Remove your lens from its blister pack and examine it to be sure that it is moist, clean, clear,
and free of any nicks or tears.
• Verify that your lens is right side out.
Place your lens on your right index finger and verify the
orientation correct (see Figures 1 and 2). Your lens should assume a natural, curved, bowl-like
