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6. Care for a drIed ouT
(deHydraTed) lens
If a soft, hydrophilic contact lens is exposed to air while
off the eye, it may become dry and brittle and need to
be rehydrated. If the lens is adhering to a surface, apply
the recommended rinsing solution before handling.
To rehydrate the lens:
• Handle the lens carefully.
• Place the lens in its storage case and soak the lens
in a recommended rinsing and storing solution for
at least 1 hour until it returns to a soft state.
• Clean lens first, then disinfect the rehydrated lens
using a recommended lens care system.
• If after soaking, the lens does not become soft, if the
surface remains dry,
DO NOT USE THE LENS
UNTIL IT HAS BEEN EXAMINED BY YOUR
EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL.
7. eMergenCIes
If chemicals of any kind (household products,
gardening solutions, laboratory chemicals, etc.) are
splashed into your eyes, you should:
FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH TAP
WATER AND THEN REMOVE LENSES
PROMPTLY. CONTACT YOUR EYE CARE
PROFESSIONAL OR VISIT A HOSPITAL
EMERGENCY ROOM WITHOUT DELAY
