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lenses are not being worn (stored). Prolonged periods of drying will reduce the ability of the lens
surface to return to a wettable state. Follow the lens care directions for “Care For A Dried Out
(Dehydrated) Lens” if lens surface does become dried out.
• If the lens sticks (stops moving) on your eye, follow the recommended directions in “Care for a Sticking
(Non-Moving) Lens.” The lens should move freely on your eye for the continued health of your eye. If
non-movement of the lens continues, you should immediately consult your Eye Care Professional.
• Always wash and rinse your hands before handling lenses. Do not get cosmetics, lotions, soaps,
creams, deodorants or sprays in your eyes or on your lenses. It is best to put on your lenses before
putting on makeup. Water-based cosmetics are less likely to damage lenses than oil-based products.
• Do not touch your contact lenses with your fingers or hands if they are not free of foreign materials,
as microscopic scratches of the lenses may occur, causing distorted vision and/or injury to your eye.
• Carefully follow the handling, application, removal and wearing instructions in this booklet and those
prescribed by the Eye Care Professional.
• Never wear your lenses beyond the period recommended by your Eye Care Professional.
• Never allow 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 products, such as hair spray, are used while wearing lenses, exercise caution and keep your
eyes closed until the spray has settled.
• Always handle lenses carefully and avoid dropping them.
• Avoid all harmful or irritating vapors and fumes while wearing lenses.
• Ask your Eye Care Professional about wearing contact lenses during sporting activities, especially
swimming and other water sports. Exposing contact lenses to water during swimming or while in a
hot tub may increase the risk of eye infection from microorganisms.
• Inform your doctor (Health Care Professional) about being a contact lens wearer.
• Never use tweezers or other tools to remove your lenses from the lens container unless specifically
indicated for that use. Pour the lens and the packing solution into the hand.
• Do not touch the lens with your fingernails.
• Always discard lenses worn as prescribed by your Eye Care Professional.
• Always contact your Eye Care Professional before using any medicine in your eyes.
• Always inform your employer of being a contact lens wearer. Some jobs may require use of eye pro-
tection equipment or may require that you not wear contact lenses.
• Certain medications, such as antihistamines, decongestants, diuretics, muscle relaxants, tranquilizers
