CARING FOR LENS

INSERTION OF LENS


Cleanliness is the first and most Important aspect of proper contact lens care. Estavlish a routine of good hygiene for handling your lenses.


> Always wash your hands throughly with a mild soap, rinse carefully and dry before
touching your lenses.
> Do not use oily cosmetics, soaps containg cold cream, lotions or creams before
handling your lenses. It is vest to insert your lenses before putting on make-up
> Keep your eyes closed when using hairspray or other aerosols.
> Seek professional advice about wearing lenses during sporting activities.
> Always follow the instructions in this leaflet and any advice given to you by
your Eye Care Practitioner for the correct handling, insertion, removal,
cleaning, disinfecting, storing and use of your lenses.
> Never wear lenses longer than the period prescribed.
> Do not use the lens if the sterile package has been opend or the tamper evident
seal is damaged.



CLEAN & SAFETY LENS


For the continued safe and comfortable use of your lenses, it is important to follow the instructions given to you by your Eye Care Practitioner.
Failure to follow the correct lens care regime may result in the development of serious eye problems.
Cleaning and rinsing are essential to remove mucus, secretions, and deposits which may have accumulated during use. Do this immediately after removing your lenses and prior to disinfection.Harmful germs can only be removed by cleaning, rinsing and disinfecting.


> Use fresh, unexpired lens care solutions.
> Never use solutions recommended for conventional hard lenses only.
> Never put your lenses in your mouth or use anything other than the
recommended solutions for lubricating or wetting your lenses.
> Never rinse them in tap water, since this can contain many impurities that
can contaminate or damage your lenses and may lead to eye infection or injury.
> Put each lens into the correct chamber of the lens storage system and make
sure they are completely immersed in the storage solution when they are not
being worn. If lenses left out for long periods, they may dry out and become
brittle.
> Seek the advice of your Eye Care Practitioner if your lenses are to be
stored for extended periods.
> Since lens cases can be a source of bacteria, after use they should be
emptied, cleaned and rinse with recommended sterile solutions and allowed to
air dry.
> Your lens case should also be replaced regularly, as advised by the lens
case by manufacturer or your Eye Care Practitioner.
> Never use tap water to rinse your lens case.