LBL-NVU-PIB r3, Patient Instruction Booklet
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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 10.00 diopters or less.
NaturalVue (etafilcon A) Daily Disposable Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses for Daily Wear
help protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye.
The lenses are intended for single-use disposable wear.
DO NOT WEAR YOUR CONTACT LENSES WHILE SLEEPING.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (REASONS NOT TO USE)
DO NOT USE
your contact lenses when any of the following conditions exist:
• Acute and subacute inflammation or infection of the anterior chamber of your eye.
• Any eye disease, injury, or abnormality that affects your cornea, conjunctiva, or eyelids.
• Severe insufficiency of lacrimal secretion (dry eyes).
• Corneal hypoesthesia (reduced corneal sensitivity).
• Any systemic disease that may affect your eye or be exaggerated by wearing contact lenses.
• Allergic reactions of ocular surfaces or adnexa (surrounding tissue) that may be induced or
exaggerated by wearing contact lenses
• Any active corneal infection (bacterial, fungal, or viral).
• If your eyes become red or irritated.
• Use of any medication that is contraindicated or interferes with your contact lens wear,
including 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.
WARNINGS
The following warnings pertaining to advice given to you regarding contact lens wear:
• Problems with your contact lenses could result in serious injury to your eye. It is essential
that your follow your Eye Care Professional’s directions and all labeling instructions for proper
use.
• Eye problems, including a sore or lesion on the cornea (corneal ulcers), can develop rapidly
and lead to loss of your vision.
• The risk of an infected sore or lesion on the cornea (ulcerative keratitis) is greater for people
who wear extended wear contact lenses than for those who wear daily wear lenses.
• When daily wear users wear their lenses overnight (outside the approved use), the risk of an
infected sore or lesion on the cornea (ulcerative keratitis) is greater than among those who do
not wear them while sleeping.
• The overall risk of ulcerative keratitis may be reduced by carefully following directions for
lens care, including cleaning the lens case.
• The risk of ulcerative keratitis among contact lens users who smoke is greater than among
non-smokers.
• If you experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness of the eye or
other problems, you should immediately remove your lenses and promptly contact your Eye
