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LBL-NVU-PIB r3, Patient Instruction Booklet 

 

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INTRODUCTION 

Congratulations on choosing the NaturalVue (etafilcon A) Daily Disposable Soft (Hydrophilic) 
Contact Lenses for Daily Wear with UV Blocker. Your NaturalVue (etafilcon A) Contact Lenses 
are made from etafilcon A with a water content of 58% by weight.   
 
Please read this Patient Instruction Booklet carefully. It contains the information you need to 
know to wear, handle, and  care for your NaturalVue  (etafilcon  A)  Contact Lenses.  It is 
essential to your safety that you read and understand the information in this booklet, and have 
your  Eye Care Professional  answer any questions. Please keep this booklet for future 
reference. 
 
Your NaturalVue (etafilcon A) Contact Lenses are single-use devices, and once removed, they 
are to be discarded and replaced with a new sterile pair. Your  lenses  are not intended to be 
cleaned and disinfected. You should always carry a spare pair of lenses.  If you have  any 
questions, always ask your Eye Care Professional. 
 
For your eye health, it is important to wear your lenses as prescribed  by your Eye Care 
Professional. Your Eye Care Professional should be kept fully aware of your medical history. 
Your Eye Care Professional will tailor a total program of care based on your specific needs. He 
or she will review with you all instructions for lens handling, including how to safely and easily 
open the package. You will receive instruction how to properly insert and remove lenses. This 
booklet will reinforce those instructions. Discard and replace your contact lenses with a new 
sterile pair, as prescribed by your Eye Care Professional. 
 

WEARING RESTRICTIONS AND INDICATIONS 

Sphere and Asphere 

NaturalVue  (etafilcon  A)  Sphere  and  Asphere  Daily Disposable Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact 
Lenses for Daily Wear are indicated for daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia and 
hyperopia) in aphakic and/or  non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from 
+20.00 to -20.00 diopters. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit astigmatism of 
2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity.   
 

Toric 

NaturalVue  (etafilcon  A)  Toric  Daily Disposable Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses for Daily 
Wear  are indicated for daily wear for the correction of ametropia (myopia or hyperopia with 
astigmatism) in aphakic and/or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes in powers from 
-20.00 to +20.00 diopters and astigmatic corrections from -0.25 to -10.00 diopters 
 

Multifocal 

NaturalVue  (etafilcon  A)  Multifocal  Daily Disposable Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses  for 
Daily Wear are indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia and 
hyperopia), and/or presbyopia in aphakic and/or non-aphakic persons with non-diseased eyes 
in powers from -20.00 to +20.00 diopters and with non-diseased eyes who may require a 
reading addition of up to +3.00D. The lenses may be worn by persons who exhibit 
astigmatism of 2.00 diopters or less that does not interfere with visual acuity. 
 

Multifocal Toric 

NaturalVue  (etafilcon A)  Multifocal Toric Daily Disposable Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses 
for Daily Wear are indicated for daily wear for the correction of refractive ametropia (myopia 

Summary of Contents for NaturalVue etafilcon A

Page 1: ... RESTRICTIONS AND INDICATIONS 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS REASONS NOT TO USE 3 WARNINGS 3 PRECAUTIONS 4 ADVERSE REACTIONS PROBLEMS AND WHAT TO DO 5 PERSONAL CLEANLINESS AND LENS HANDLING 6 PREPARING THE LENS FOR WEARING 6 HANDLING THE LENSES 6 PLACING THE LENS ON THE EYE 7 CENTERING THE LENS 7 REMOVING THE LENS 8 WEARING SCHEDULE 8 CARE FOR A STICKING NON MOVING LENS 8 CARE FOR A DEHYDRATED LENS 8 EMERGEN...

Page 2: ...rce those instructions Discard and replace your contact lenses with a new sterile pair as prescribed by your Eye Care Professional WEARING RESTRICTIONS AND INDICATIONS Sphere and Asphere NaturalVue etafilcon A Sphere and Asphere Daily Disposable Soft Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear are indicated for daily wear for the correction of ametropia myopia and hyperopia in aphakic and or non aph...

Page 3: ...ding ocular medications Allergy to any ingredient in your contact lens material History of recurrent eye or eyelid infections adverse effects associated with your contact lens wear intolerance or an unusual response to your contact lens wear You are unable or unwilling to follow your Eye Care Professionals directions for removal and disposal of your lenses or unable to obtain assistance to do so W...

Page 4: ...ivity involving water PRECAUTIONS Special Precautions for Your Eye Care Professional Due to the small number of patients enrolled in clinical investigation of lenses all refractive powers design configurations or lens parameters available in the lens material are not evaluated in significant numbers Consequently when selecting an appropriate lens design and parameters your Eye Care Professional sh...

Page 5: ...our employer of being a contact lens wearer Some jobs may require use of eye protection equipment or may require that you not wear contact lenses As with any contact lens follow up visits are necessary to ensure the continuing health of your eyes You should be instructed as to a recommended follow up schedule You should never exceed the prescribed wearing schedule regardless of how comfortable you...

Page 6: ...oms 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 r...

Page 7: ...elids There are other methods of lens placement If the above method is difficult for you your Eye Care Professional will provide you with an alternate method NOTE If after placement of your lens your vision is blurred check for the following Your lens is not centered on your eye see Centering the Lens next in this booklet If your lens is centered remove your lens see Removing the Lens section and ...

Page 8: ...ting solution You should wait until your lens begins to move freely on your eye before removing it If non movement of your lens continues you should IMMEDIATELY consult your Eye Care Professional CARE FOR A DEHYDRATED LENS If a soft hydrophilic contact lens is exposed to air while off your eye it may become dry and brittle Dehydrated contact lenses should be disposed of Therefore you should always...

Page 9: ...ORIC WEARER You should be aware that as with any type of lens correction there are advantages and compromises to multifocal OR multifocal toric contact lens therapy The benefit of clear near vision in straight ahead and upward gaze that is available with multifocal OR multifocal toric contact lenses may be accompanied by a vision compromise that may reduce your visual acuity and depth perception f...

Page 10: ... left to the Eye Care Professional in conjunction with you after carefully considering and discussing your needs IMPORTANT In the event that you experience any difficulty wearing your lenses or you do not understand the instructions given to you DO NOT WAIT for your next appointment TELEPHONE YOUR EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY Distributed by Visioneering Technologies Inc 10745 Westside Way Sui...

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