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I N T R O D U C T I O N  

Congratulations on choosing the VISTAKON

®

(galyfilcon A) Contact Lens Visibility Tinted with UV Blocker

for Daily Wear Frequent Replacement.  A UV-absorbing monomer is used to block UV radiation.  When your
prescribed replacement period is over, you simply throw the used lens away and replace it with a new ster-
ile one.  By replacing your VISTAKON

®

(galyfilcon A) Contact Lens on a regular basis, there is little chance

for long-term build-up, which can affect vision and cause irritation and discomfort to the eye.  

The ACUVUE

®

ADVANCE™ Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR™ (galyfilcon A) are soft spherical

lenses.  The ACUVUE

®

ADVANCE™ Brand Contact Lenses 

for ASTIGMATISM (galyfilcon A) are soft toric

lenses.  These VISTAKON

®

(galyfilcon A) Contact Lenses are made from a “water-loving” (hydrophilic)

material that has the ability to absorb water, making the lenses soft and flexible.  They differ from other lens-
es available because of the way they are manufactured.  Simply put, the multi-patented manufacturing
process, which took years to perfect, makes possible frequent replacement of the VISTAKON

®

(galyfilcon

A) Contact Lens.  Since the lenses are produced identically one after another, you will experience the same
excellent comfort and vision, lens after lens after lens.

The information and instructions contained in this booklet apply only to the VISTAKON

®

(galyfilcon A)

Contact Lens.  The VISTAKON

®

(galyfilcon A) Contact Lenses are intended to be used for daily wear within

the VISTAKON

®

(galyfilcon A) Contact Lens planned lens replacement system.  For your eye health, it is

important that the VISTAKON

®

(galyfilcon A) Contact Lenses be worn 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 packaging.  You will also be
instructed on how to properly apply and remove lenses.  This booklet will reinforce those instructions.
VISTAKON

®

(galyfilcon A) Contact Lenses should be discarded and replaced with a new sterile pair, as pre-

scribed by your Eye Care Professional.  If you have any questions, always ask your Eye Care Professional.

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Summary of Contents for VISTAKON galyfilcon A

Page 1: ...PATIENT INSTRUCTION GUIDE FREQUENT REPLACEMENT DAILY WEAR VISTAKON galyfilcon A Contact Lenses VISIBILITY TINTED WITH UV BLOCKER For Daily Wear 83889_Galy Sept 4 10 06 3 56 PM Page 1...

Page 2: ...E Y The following symbols may appear on the label or carton Symbol Lens Orientation Correct Lens Inside Out CAUTION Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a licensed practiti...

Page 3: ...Lens 9 Removing the Lens 9 Caring for Your Lenses 11 Basic Instructions 11 Care for a Sticking Non Moving Lens 12 Chemical Not Heat Disinfection 13 Lens Case Cleaning and Maintenance 13 Care for a Dr...

Page 4: ...equent replacement of the VISTAKON galyfilcon A Contact Lens Since the lenses are produced identically one after another you will experience the same excellent comfort and vision lens after lens after...

Page 5: ...infecting as prescribed by your Eye Care Professional The lens may be disin fected using a chemical disinfection system only DO NOT WEAR YOUR VISTAKON galyfilcon A CON TACT LENSES WHILE SLEEPING WARNI...

Page 6: ...ous injury to the eye Proper use and care of contact lenses and lens care products including lens cases are essential for the safe use of these products The following warnings pertain to contact lens...

Page 7: ...to promptly remove the lenses or should have someone else available who can remove the lenses for you You should remove your lenses immediately if your eyes become red or irritated Different solution...

Page 8: ...anyone else to wear your lenses They have been prescribed to fit your eyes and to correct your vision to the degree necessary Sharing lenses greatly increases the chances of eye infections If aerosol...

Page 9: ...ates peripheral corneal ulcers and corneal erosion There may be the potential for other physiological observations such as local or generalized edema corneal neovascularization corneal staining inject...

Page 10: ...uching your lenses Avoid the use of soaps containing cold cream lotion or oily cosmetics before handling your lenses since these substances may come into contact with the lenses and interfere with suc...

Page 11: ...CLEAR place the lens on your fore finger and looking up at the lens locate the numbers 1 2 3 1 2 3 indicates correct orientation while a reverse of 1 2 3 indicates the lens is inside out If the lens i...

Page 12: ...have successfully placed your lenses you should ask yourself How do the lenses feel on my eyes How do my eyes look Do I see well If your examination shows any problems IMMEDIATELY REMOVE YOUR LENSES...

Page 13: ...he forefinger 2 Gently pinch the lens between the thumb and forefinger 3 Remove the lens Forefinger and Thumb Method 1 Place one hand or towel under your eye to catch the lens 2 Place your forefinger...

Page 14: ...ional 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 Prof...

Page 15: ...the instructions provided in the disinfection solution labeling To store lenses disinfect and leave them in the closed unopened case until ready to wear If lenses are not to be used immediately follow...

Page 16: ...ngredients from the disinfecting solution which may be irritating to the eyes A thorough rinse in fresh sterile saline solution prior to placement on the eye should reduce the potential for irritation...

Page 17: ...r than a driver of an automobile during the first few days of lens wear It is recommended that you only drive with monovision correction if you pass your state drivers license requirements with monovi...

Page 18: ...E Prescribed Wearing Schedule Day Wearing Time Hours 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Appointment Schedule Your appointments are on Minimum number of hours lenses to be worn at time of appointment Mo...

Page 19: ...Date Hours Worn Day Date Hours Worn 1 1 2 2 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 6 7 7 IMPORTANT In the event that you experience any difficulty wearing your lenses or you do not understand the instructions given you DO NOT...

Page 20: ...17 N O T E S 83889_Galy Sept 4 10 06 3 56 PM Page 20...

Page 21: ...18 N O T E S 83889_Galy Sept 4 10 06 3 56 PM Page 21...

Page 22: ...19 N O T E S 83889_Galy Sept 4 10 06 3 56 PM Page 22...

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Page 24: ...nville FL 32247 0157 1 800 843 2020 www acuvue com ACUVUE ACUVUE ADVANCE HYDRACLEAR and VISTAKON are trademarks of Johnson Johnson Vision Care Inc JJVCI 2004 Printed in U S A Revision date 08 05 Revis...

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