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C A R I N G F O R Y O U R L E N S E S
1. Basic Instructions
For continued safe and comfortable wearing of your lenses, it is important that you first clean and rinse,
then disinfect (and neutralize, for hydrogen peroxide systems) your lenses after each removal, using the
care regimen recommended by your Eye Care Professional. Cleaning and rinsing are necessary to remove
mucus, secretions, films or deposits, which may have accumulated during wearing. The ideal time to clean
your lenses is immediately after removing them. Disinfecting is necessary to destroy harmful germs.
You should adhere to a recommended care regimen. Failure to follow the regimen may result in develop-
ment of serious ocular complications, as discussed in the “Warnings” section.
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.
When you first get your lenses, be sure to put the lenses on and remove them while you are in your Eye
Care Professional’s office. At that time you will be provided with a recommended cleaning and disinfec-
tion regimen and instructions and warnings for lens care, handling, cleaning and disinfection. Your Eye
Care Professional should instruct you about appropriate and adequate procedures and products for your
use.
For safe contact lens wear, you should know and always practice your lens care routine:
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Always wash, rinse and dry hands before handling contact lenses.
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Always use fresh, unexpired lens care solution.
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Use the recommended system of lens care, chemical (not heat), and carefully follow instructions on
solution labeling. Different solutions cannot always be used together, and not all solutions are safe
for use with all lenses. Do not alternate or mix lens care systems unless indicated on solution
labeling.
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Always remove, clean, rinse and disinfect your lenses according to the schedule prescribed by your
Eye Care Professional. The use of any cleaning solution does not substitute for disinfection.
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Do not use saliva or anything other than the recommended solutions for lubricating or rewetting your
lenses. Do not put lenses in your mouth.
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Lenses prescribed on the frequent replacement program should be thrown away after the recom-
mended wearing period prescribed by your Eye Care Professional.
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