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LBL-NVU-PIB r3, Patient Instruction Booklet 

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PATIENT INSTRUCTION BOOKLET 

NaturalVue (etafilcon A) Daily Disposable Soft (Hydrophilic) Contact Lenses for 
Daily Wear 

CAUTION: FEDERAL LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A LICENSED 
PRACTITIONER 

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................................. 2 

WEARING RESTRICTIONS AND INDICATIONS ............................................................................ 2 

CONTRAINDICATIONS (REASONS NOT TO USE) ........................................................................ 3 

WARNINGS ..................................................................................................................................... 3 

PRECAUTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4 

ADVERSE REACTIONS (PROBLEMS AND WHAT TO DO) ........................................................... 5 

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS AND LENS HANDLING ...................................................................... 6 

PREPARING

 

THE

 

LENS

 

FOR

 

WEARING .............................................................. 6 

HANDLING

 

THE

 

LENSES ...................................................................................... 6 

PLACING

 

THE

 

LENS

 

ON

 

THE

 

EYE ....................................................................... 7 

CENTERING

 

THE

 

LENS ........................................................................................ 7 

REMOVING

 

THE

 

LENS .......................................................................................... 8 

WEARING SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................... 8 

CARE FOR A STICKING (NON-MOVING) LENS ............................................................................ 8 

CARE FOR A DEHYDRATED LENS................................................................................................ 8 

EMERGENCIES .............................................................................................................................. 8 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MONOVISION WEARER ..................................................................... 8 

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE MULTIFOCAL OR MULTIFOCAL TORIC WEARER ............................ 9 

Summary of Contents for NaturalVue etafilcon A

Page 1: ... RESTRICTIONS AND INDICATIONS 2 CONTRAINDICATIONS REASONS NOT TO USE 3 WARNINGS 3 PRECAUTIONS 4 ADVERSE REACTIONS PROBLEMS AND WHAT TO DO 5 PERSONAL CLEANLINESS AND LENS HANDLING 6 PREPARING THE LENS FOR WEARING 6 HANDLING THE LENSES 6 PLACING THE LENS ON THE EYE 7 CENTERING THE LENS 7 REMOVING THE LENS 8 WEARING SCHEDULE 8 CARE FOR A STICKING NON MOVING LENS 8 CARE FOR A DEHYDRATED LENS 8 EMERGEN...

Page 2: ...rce those instructions Discard and replace your contact lenses with a new sterile pair as prescribed by your Eye Care Professional WEARING RESTRICTIONS AND INDICATIONS Sphere and Asphere NaturalVue etafilcon A Sphere and Asphere Daily Disposable Soft Hydrophilic Contact Lenses for Daily Wear are indicated for daily wear for the correction of ametropia myopia and hyperopia in aphakic and or non aph...

Page 3: ...ding ocular medications Allergy to any ingredient in your contact lens material History of recurrent eye or eyelid infections adverse effects associated with your contact lens wear intolerance or an unusual response to your contact lens wear You are unable or unwilling to follow your Eye Care Professionals directions for removal and disposal of your lenses or unable to obtain assistance to do so W...

Page 4: ...ivity involving water PRECAUTIONS Special Precautions for Your Eye Care Professional Due to the small number of patients enrolled in clinical investigation of lenses all refractive powers design configurations or lens parameters available in the lens material are not evaluated in significant numbers Consequently when selecting an appropriate lens design and parameters your Eye Care Professional sh...

Page 5: ...our employer of being a contact lens wearer Some jobs may require use of eye protection equipment or may require that you not wear contact lenses As with any contact lens follow up visits are necessary to ensure the continuing health of your eyes You should be instructed as to a recommended follow up schedule You should never exceed the prescribed wearing schedule regardless of how comfortable you...

Page 6: ...oms of abrasions or early ulcers should be evaluated as a potential medical emergency treated accordingly and be referred to a corneal specialist when appropriate Standard therapy for corneal abrasions such as eye patching or the use of steroids or steroid antibiotic combinations may exacerbate the condition If you are wearing a contact lens on your affected eye when examined your lens should be r...

Page 7: ...elids There are other methods of lens placement If the above method is difficult for you your Eye Care Professional will provide you with an alternate method NOTE If after placement of your lens your vision is blurred check for the following Your lens is not centered on your eye see Centering the Lens next in this booklet If your lens is centered remove your lens see Removing the Lens section and ...

Page 8: ...ting solution You should wait until your lens begins to move freely on your eye before removing it If non movement of your lens continues you should IMMEDIATELY consult your Eye Care Professional CARE FOR A DEHYDRATED LENS If a soft hydrophilic contact lens is exposed to air while off your eye it may become dry and brittle Dehydrated contact lenses should be disposed of Therefore you should always...

Page 9: ...ORIC WEARER You should be aware that as with any type of lens correction there are advantages and compromises to multifocal OR multifocal toric contact lens therapy The benefit of clear near vision in straight ahead and upward gaze that is available with multifocal OR multifocal toric contact lenses may be accompanied by a vision compromise that may reduce your visual acuity and depth perception f...

Page 10: ... left to the Eye Care Professional in conjunction with you after carefully considering and discussing your needs IMPORTANT In the event that you experience any difficulty wearing your lenses or you do not understand the instructions given to you DO NOT WAIT for your next appointment TELEPHONE YOUR EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL IMMEDIATELY Distributed by Visioneering Technologies Inc 10745 Westside Way Sui...

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