Bausch & Lomb Optima 38/SP Contact Lenses - Manual (Page 7)

LENS CASE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Contact lens cases can be a source of bacteria growth.
Lens cases should be emptied, cleaned, rinsed with
solutions recommended by the lens case manufacturer,
and allowed to air dry. Lens cases should be replaced at
regular intervals.
CARE FOR A DRIED OUT (DEHYDRATED) OR DRY 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, such as a
counter top, apply saline 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
one hour until it returns to a soft state.
• Clean and disinfect the rehydrated lens using a
recommended lens care system.
• If after soaking, the lens does not become soft, the lens
should not be used until examined by the eye care
practitioner.
CARE FOR A STICKING (NONMOVING) LENS
If the lens sticks (stops moving), the patient should be
instructed to use a lubricating or rewetting solution in
their eye. The patient should be instructed to not use plain
water, or anything other than the recommended solutions.
The patient should be instructed to contact the eye care
practitioner if the lens does not begin to move upon
blinking after several applications of the solution.
PRACTITIONER FITTING SETS
All lenses that have been opened must be disinfected after
each fitting and at least once each week. Unopened lenses
are sterile and need not be disinfected until the vial seal
has been broken.
EMERGENCIES
The patient should be informed that if chemicals of any
kind (household products, gardening solutions, laboratory
chemicals, etc.) are splashed into the eyes, the patient
should: FLUSH EYES IMMEDIATELY WITH TAP WATER
AND THEN REMOVE LENSES PROMPTLY. CONTACT THE
EYE CARE PRACTITIONER OR VISIT A HOSPITAL
EMERGENCY ROOM WITHOUT DELAY.
HOW SUPPLIED
Each BAUSCH & LOMB
® SOFLENS ® (polymacon) Contact
Lens is supplied in a plastic container or a glass package.
The plastic container has a solution of phosphate buffered
saline with 0.1% polyvinyl alcohol or a solution of borate
buffered saline, while the glass vial has a 0.9% sodium
chloride solution. The container is marked with the
manufacturing lot number of the lens, the base curve,
diopter power, diameter and expiration date.
REPORTING OF ADVERSE REACTIONS
All serious adverse experiences and adverse reactions
observed in patients wearing BAUSCH & LOMB
®
SOFLENS ® (polymacon) Contact Lenses or experienced
with the lenses should be reported to:
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Rochester, New York 14692
Toll Free Telephone Number
In the Continental U.S., Alaska, Hawaii
1-800-828-9030
In New York State
1-800-462-1720
Bausch & Lomb Incorporated
Rochester, NY 14692
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