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Never rinse your lenses in water from the tap. There are two reasons for this:
- Tap water contains many impurities that can contaminate or damage your lenses and may lead to
eye infection or injury.
- You might lose your lens down the drain.
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Clinical studies were conducted with COMPLETE
®
brand Multi-Purpose Solution.
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Since this lens material contains silicone, the wettability may differ when different lens care products
are used. Your Eye Care Professional should recommend a care system that is appropriate for your
VISTAKON
®
(galyfilcon A) Contact Lenses. Each lens care product contains specific directions for use
and important safety information, which you should read and carefully follow.
Note: Some solutions may have more than one function, which will be indicated on the label. Read the label
on the solution bottle and follow instructions.
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Clean one lens first (always the same lens first to avoid mix-ups), rinse the lens thoroughly with rec-
ommended saline or disinfecting solution to remove the cleaning solution, mucus and film from the
lens surface. Follow the instructions provided in the cleaning solution labeling. Put that lens into the
correct chamber of the lens storage case. Then repeat the procedure for the second lens.
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After cleaning, disinfect lenses using the system recommended by your Eye Care Professional and/or
the lens manufacturer. Follow the instructions provided in the disinfection solution labeling.
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To store lenses, disinfect and leave them in the closed/unopened case until ready to wear. If lenses are
not to be used immediately following disinfection, you should consult the Package Insert or your Eye
Care Professional for information on storage of your lenses.
•
Always keep your lenses completely immersed in a recommended disinfecting solution when the lens-
es are not being worn. If you discontinue wearing your lenses, but plan to begin wearing them again
after a few weeks, ask your Eye Care Professional for a recommendation on how to store your lenses.
•
VISTAKON
®
(galyfilcon A) Contact Lenses cannot be heat (thermally) disinfected.
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After removing your lenses from the lens case, empty and rinse the lens storage case with solution(s)
recommended by the lens case manufacturer; then allow the lens case to air dry. When the case is
used again, refill it with fresh storage solution. Replace lens case at regular intervals.
•
Your Eye Care Professional may recommend a lubricating/rewetting solution for your use.
Lubricating/rewetting solutions can be used to wet (lubricate) your lenses while you are wearing
them to make them more comfortable.
2. Care for a Sticking (Non-Moving) Lens
If a lens sticks (stops moving) on your eye, apply a few drops of the recommended lubricating solution.
You should wait until the lens begins to move freely on the eye before removing it. If non-movement of the
lens continues, you should IMMEDIATELY consult your Eye Care Professional.
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