Product Description
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Daily disposable.
From the Manufacturer
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Thank you for choosing DAILIES (nelfilcon A) One-Day Contact
Lenses. Now you can experience the extraordinary simplicity of
wearing a fresh, new pair of contact lenses every single day.
Just put them on in the morning and throw them away before
bedtime. Then, at the start of the following day, just put on a
fresh, new, sterile DAILIES (nelfilcon A) One-Day Contact Lens.
No solutions, no storage, no lens care hassles. Used correctly
they will give you outstanding convenience and comfort for
successful contact lens wear.
The family of DAILIES (nelfilcon A) One-Day Contact Lenses
includes the following products:
* FOCUS DAILIES Contact Lenses
* FOCUS DAILIES Toric Contact Lenses
* FOCUS DAILIES Progressives Contact Lenses
* DAILIES AquaComfort Plus Contact Lenses
* DAILIES AquaComfort Plus Toric Contact Lenses
* DAILIES AquaComfort Plus Multifocal Contact Lenses
Throughout this booklet FOCUS DAILIES, FOCUS DAILIES Toric, FOCUS
DAILIES Progressives, DAILIES AquaComfort Plus, DAILIES
AquaComfort Plus Toric, and DAILIES AquaComfort Plus Multifocal
Contact Lenses will be referred to as DAILIES (nelfilcon A)
One-Day Contact Lenses unless product distinction is necessary.
This booklet explains how to safely use your DAILIES (nelfilcon
A) One-Day Contact Lenses. Please read it carefully and keep it
in a safe place for future reference. If you have questions after
reading this booklet, call or visit your eye care professional.
Also, you may call Medical Product Information toll free in the
USA at 1-800-875- 3001.
In addition to the information presented in this booklet, please
be sure to follow the recommendations of your eye care
professional for successful and safe contact lens wear. If you do
not, you may:
* increase the chances of serious eye infection and injury
* cause damage to your contact lenses.
About Your Contact Lenses
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FOCUS DAILIES, FOCUS DAILIES Toric, FOCUS DAILIES Progressives,
DAILIES AquaComfort Plus, DAILIES AquaComfort Plus Toric, and
DAILIES AquaComfort Plus Multifocal (nelfilcon A) One-Day Contact
Lenses are made from a proprietary material, nelfilcon A. When
placed on the cornea, the lenses correct vision by focusing light
onto the retina. DAILIES (nelfilcon A) lenses are available in
various lens designs that are used for different kinds of vision
correction.
* Spherical lenses are used to correct nearedness (myopia)
or faredness (hyperopia).
* Toric lenses are used to correct astigmatism.
* Progressive or multifocal lenses are used to correct
presbyopia.
In addition, each of the lens designs comes in a range of
prescriptive powers. Your eye care professional will prescribe
the appropriate lens design and prescriptive power that’s needed
to correct vision in your right and left eye.
DAILIES (nelfilcon A) One-Day Contact Lenses with VISITINT are
tinted edge to edge in a light blue color to make them easier to
see when handling. FOCUS DAILIES Toric and DAILIES AquaComfort
Plus Toric lenses have green print marks to help you tell if the
lens is right side out and to help your eye care professional
evaluate the fit of the lens. The lenses are to be worn once
during waking hours only and then dided at the end of each
wearing period. Start the next wearing period with a fresh new
lens
GETTING READY TO WEAR YOUR LENSES
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Introduction
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Good hygiene habits help promote safe, comfortable and successful
contact lens wear. Cleanliness is one of the most important
aspects of handling for your contact lenses. Starting with clean
hands and a sanitary work area helps to reduce the chance of eye
infections and .
Step 1 – Wash, Rinse, and Dry Hands
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* Wash your hands thoroughly with soap that does not have any
oils, lotions, or perfumes.
* Thorough hand washing will remove dirt, germs, and oils that
could get on the lenses and cause or infection. Using
the proper soap prevents residues from getting on the
lenses.
* Rinse your hands thoroughly after washing.
* This removes all traces of soap and dirt.
* Dry your hands with a lint-free towel.
* This helps keep lint and dust from getting on your lenses and
irritating your eyes.
Step 2 – Open the Multipack Carton and Lens Container The
Multipack Carton
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* All DAILIES (nelfilcon A) One-Day Contact Lenses are supplied
in multipack cartons of individually foil-sealed blister packs.
Five blister packs are attached to form a single strip. Locate
the opening flap on the multipack carton and pull up to break the
seal
The Lens Package
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* Each DAILIES (nelfilcon A) One-Day Contact Lenses is supplied
in an easy-to-open foil blister pack container designed to
maintain sterility of the lens and saline solution. To open an
individual container, follow these simple steps.
* Separate one container from the end of multi-lens strip. Fold
along the perforation in the foil label and tear to separate.
* Shake the lens package gently.
* Grasp the tapered end of the package between the thumb and
forefinger.
* Peel back the label.
* Carefully remove the lens from the blister pack.
* Pour the lens into the palm of your clean hand.
* If the lens sticks to the bottom of the container gently move
it back and forth with the base of your finger until it slides
freely. If the lens becomes damaged do not use it. Did it and
use the next lens in the multipack.
* Do not use tweezers or other tools to remove the lens from the
package. This could damage the lens
Step 3 – Inspect the Lens for Damage or Foreign Matter
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* Examine the lens to be sure it is clean and wet and does not
have any nicks, tears, or particles sticking to it.
* Place the lens on the tip of your index finger and hold it up
against a bright light.
* If the lens appears damaged, do not use it. Did it and use
the next lens in the multipack
Step 4 – Make Sure the Lens Is Right Side Out
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Check to see that your lens is right side out. A lens that is
placed on the 14 eye inside out may not feel comfortable or
provide good vision
Method 1 – The ‘Taco Test’
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One way to do this is to place the lens between your thumb and
index finger and gently squeeze the edges together by pressing on
the sides of the lens as shown in the picture (A) below.
* If the edges come together, the lens is right side out.
* If the edges turn outward, the lens is wrong side out.
Carefully reverse it with your fingers.
Another way to do the “taco test” is to place the lens between a
skin crease in the palm of your hand and gently closing your
hand.
Method 2
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A second way to tell if the lens is right side out is to place
the lens on the tip of your index finger and check its profile.
* If the edge appears -shaped, it is right side out (B). If
the edge has a lip or flares outward, it is wrong side out and
must be reversed (C). Note: Due to the thin design of DAILIES
(nelfilcon A) One-Day Contact Lenses, the lens may appear correct
side out even after you have reversed it. If this occurs use the
taco test described above.
Method 3
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FOCUS DAILIES Toric and DAILIES AquaComfort Plus Toric lenses
have a printed “OK” inversion mark to help you tell if the lens
is right side out. Place the lens on the tip of your index
finger. The check is easiest if the print mark is facing towards
you:
* If you can read the letters “OK” from the outside of the lens,
the lens is right side out (D)
* If the letters appear inverted, carefully reverse the lens with
your fingers (E).
STEP 5 – Place Lens on Eye
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After you have thoroughly washed, rinsed, and dried your hands,
inspected the lens, and made sure it is right side out, you are
ready to place the lens on your eye. Remember to start with the
same lens first (right or left), then the other lens. This helps
avoid getting the lenses mixed up.
* Place the lens on the tip of your right index finger (left
index finger if you are left-handed and this is easier for you).
Make sure your finger is completely dry, or the lens will stick
to your finger and be difficult to transfer to your eye.
* Place the middle finger of the same hand close to your lower
eyelashes and pull down the lower eyelid (F).
* Use the fingers of the other hand to lift the upper right
eyelid (G).
* Place the lens directly on the eye (cornea) and gently roll
your finger away from the lens.
* Look down and slowly remove your right hand, releasing the
lower lid.
* Look straight ahead and slowly remove your left hand, releasing
the upper lid.
* Blink gently. The lens should center automatically.
* Repeat steps 1-7 above for the other lens.
Your eye care professional may suggest alternate methods for
placement of the lens onto the eye.
If your vision is blurred or the lens is uncomfortable after
putting on the lens, check for the following:
* The lens is not centered on the eye (see Centering the Lens,
next section)
* The lens is centered. Remove the lens (see Lens Removal
section) and check for the following:
* Cosmetics, oils, or particles on the lens. Did the lens and
use a fresh, new one.
* The lens is wrong side out. Invert the lens and reinsert it.
* The lens is on the wrong eye.
* The lens may be torn or damaged. If so, do not place the lens
back on your eye. Did the lens and replace it with a new lens
If your vision is still blurred or the lens is uncomfortable
after checking the above, remove both lenses and contact your eye
care professional.
After you have successfully inserted your lenses, you should ask
yourself:
* Do the lenses feel good? (There should be no discomfort.)
* Do my eyes look good? (Your eyes should not be red or swollen
or have any discharge.)
* Is my vision good? (You should be able to see clearly out of
each eye individually and together.)
If you experience persistent difficulties inserting your lenses
or if a lens is exceptionally uncomfortable following insertion
remove the lens and contact your eye care professional
immediately.
Centering the Lens
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Occasionally a lens will be displaced onto the white part of the
eye during lens placement or during lens wear. To center a lens,
follow one of the methods below:
* Look in the direction of the displaced lens. Blink gently. The
lens should automatically move toward the center of the eye and
into the correct position.
* Close your eyelids and gently massage the lens into place
through the closed eyelid (H).
* Gently push the off-centered lens onto the cornea with the eye
open, using gentle finger pressure on the edge of the upper or
lower eyelid.
LENS REMOVAL
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Step 1 - Wash, Rinse, and Dry Hands
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* Wash your hands thoroughly with soap that does not have any
oils, lotions, or perfumes.
* Rinse your hands thoroughly after washing.
* Dry your hands with a lint-free towel.
Step 2 - Make Sure Lens is on the Eye
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Make sure the lens is centered on your eye before trying to
remove it. Cover the other eye; if your vision is blurred, the
lens is either off center or not on the eye at all. Locate the
lens with a mirror and re- center it using one of the methods
described in the section, Centering the Lens .
Step 3 - Pull Down Lower Eyelid
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Look upward, keeping your head level. Pull down the lower lid of
your eye with your middle finger.
Step 4 - Slide Lens Down
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While looking up, place the tip of your index finger on the lower
one- third of the lens and slide it down onto the lower white
part of your eye.
* Many experienced soft lens wearers remove their lenses directly
from the cornea. Due to the thin design of DAILIES (nelfilcon A)
One-Day Contact Lenses, grasping the edge may be difficult.
Removal directly from the cornea is NOT recommended.
Step 5 - Pull Lens Off Eye
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While still looking up, squeeze the lens between your thumb and
index finger. Gently remove the lens from the eye.
Your eye care professional may suggest alternate methods for
removing the lens from the eye.
Step 6 – Did the lens
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Repeat Steps 2-6 for the left lens.
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