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Disinfecting (Chemical-Not Heat)
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Your contact lenses cannot be heat (thermally) disinfected.
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After cleaning
, disinfect lenses using the system recommended by your eye care
practitioner. Follow the instructions provided in the disinfection solution labeling.
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Hydrogen peroxide lens care systems
require neutralization
. Follow the recommendations
on the hydrogen peroxide system labeling.
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Leave the lenses in the unopened storage case until ready to put on the eyes.
Caution
: Chemically disinfected lenses may absorb ingredients from the disinfecting solution
that may be irritating to the eyes. A thorough rinse in fresh sterile saline (or another
recommended solution) prior to placement on the eye may reduce the potential for irritation.
Rinsing
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Rinse before insertion of disinfected lenses.
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Thoroughly rinse lenses with fresh solution recommended for rinsing before inserting and
wearing lenses. Follow the instructions on the disinfection solution labeling.
Storage
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To store lenses, disinfect and leave them in the closed/unopened case until ready to wear.
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If you do not wear your lenses immediately following disinfection, you should consult the
solution package insert or your eye care practitioner for information on storage of your lenses.
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Always keep your lenses completely immersed in a recommended disinfecting solution when
you are not wearing your lenses.
Care of Lens Case
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After removing your lenses from the lens case, you should clean and rinse your lens case
between uses as recommended by your eyecare practitioner. When reusing the case, refill it
with fresh solution.
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Contact lens cases can be a source of bacteria growth. Replace your lens case at regular
intervals, as recommended by the lens case manufacturer or your eye care practitioner.
Lubricating/Rewetting
Your eye care practitioner may recommend a lubrication or rewetting solution for your use. These
solutions can be used to wet (lubricate) your lenses while you are wearing them to make lens wear
more comfortable.
