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Patients should be instructed to follow the instructions below in order to prevent damage to their eyes or
lenses.
Solution Precautions
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Different solutions cannot always be used together, and not all solutions are safe for use with all lenses.
Use only recommended solutions with Paraperm
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contact lenses.
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Do not heat the wetting/soaking solution and lenses.
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Always use fresh unexpired lens care solutions.
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Always follow directions in the package inserts of the contact lens solutions used.
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Use only a chemical lens care system. Use of a heat (thermal) lens care system can cause damage by
warping Paraperm
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contact lenses.
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Sterile unpreserved solutions, when used, should be discarded after the time specified in the labeling
directions.
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Do not use saliva, tap water or anything other than the recommended solutions for lubricating or wetting
lenses.
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Always keep the lenses completely immersed in the recommended storage solution when the lenses are not
being worn (stored).
Handling Precautions
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Always wash and rinse hands before handling lenses. Do not get cosmetics, lotions, soaps, creams,
deodorants, or sprays in the eyes or on the lenses. It is best to put on lenses before putting on makeup.
Water-base cosmetics are less likely to damage lenses than oil-base products.
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Be certain that your fingers or hands are free of foreign material before touching your contact lenses, as
microscopic scratches of the lenses may occur, causing distorted vision and/or injury to the eye.
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Carefully follow the handling, insertion, removal, cleaning, disinfecting, storing and wearing instructions in
this booklet and those prescribed by your eye care practitioner.
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Always handle your lenses carefully and avoid dropping them.
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Never use tweezers or other tools to remove your lenses from the lens container unless specifically
indicated for that use. Pour your lens into your hand.
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Do not touch the lens with your fingernails.
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To minimize lens warpage during cleaning, the lenses should be cleaned in the palm of the hand rather than
between the thumb and fingers.
Lens Wearing Precautions
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If the lens sticks (stops moving) on the eye, follow the recommended directions on “Care For A Sticking
Lens” in this patient information booklet. The lens should move freely on the eye for the continued health
of the eye. If nonmovement of the lens continues, you should immediately consult your eye care
practitioner.
