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The overall risk of ulcerative keratitis may be reduced by carefully following directions for lens care,
including cleaning the lens case.

The risk of ulcerative keratitis among contact lens users who smoke is estimated to be 3 to 8 times
greater than among non-smokers.

If you experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness of the eye or other problems,
you should immediately remove your lenses and promptly contact your Eye Care Professional.  It is recom-
mended that you see your Eye Care Professional routinely as directed.

P R E C A U T I O N S

DO NOT use if the sterile blister package is opened or damaged.

Patients who wear contact lenses to correct presbyopia using monovision may not achieve the best
corrected visual acuity for either far or near vision.  Visual requirements vary with the individual and
should be considered when selecting the most appropriate type of lens.

Before leaving the Eye Care Professional’s office, you should be able 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 solutions cannot always be used together, and not all solutions are safe for use with all
lenses.  Use only recommended solutions.

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Never use solutions recommended for conventional hard contact lenses only.

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Chemical disinfection solutions should not be used with heat unless specifically indicated on prod-
uct labeling for use in both heat and chemical disinfection.

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Always use fresh, unexpired lens care solutions and lenses.

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Always follow directions in the package inserts for the use of contact lens solutions.

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Use only a chemical (not heat) lens care system.  Use of heat (thermal) care systems can damage
the VISTAKON

®

(galyfilcon A) Contact Lens.

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Sterile unpreserved solutions, when used, should be discarded after the time specified in the label-
ing directions.

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Do not use saliva or anything other than the recommended solutions for lubricating or wetting
lenses.

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Always keep your lenses completely immersed in the recommended storage solution when the

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Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

Страница 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...

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

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

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

Страница 23: ...83889_Galy Sept 4 10 06 3 56 PM Page 23...

Страница 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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