Bausch & Lomb Boston Rewetting Drops User Manual

Boston®Rewetting Drops

For Fluoro Silicone Acrylate and Silicone Acrylate Rigid Gas

Permeable Contact Lenses

DIRECTIONS FOR USE:

1. Use while contact lenses are on the eyes.

2. Instill one to three (3) drops into each eye as needed or as directed by your eye care professional.

3. Discard solution ninety (90) days after opening. Record date opened in space provided on bottle label. Note: When used daily this solution will be depleted before ninety (90) days.

IMPORTANT: Please read carefully and keep this information for future use.

Description:

Boston Rewetting Drops is a sterile, aqueous, buffered, slightly hypertonic solution containing hydroxyethyl cellulose, polyvinyl alcohol, and a cationic cellulose derivative polymer; preserved with chlorhexidine gluconate (0.006%), and edetate disodium (0.05%).

Actions:

Boston Rewetting Drops enhances lens wettability to reduce friction against the cornea. It also helps remove debris that may cause irritation, discomfort and blurring during lens wear.

Indications:

Boston Rewetting Drops is indicated for use directly in the eye to lubricate and rewet fluoro silicone acrylate and silicone acrylate rigid gas permeable contact lenses.

Contraindications:

Do not use this solution if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product. Not For Use With Soft (Hydrophilic)

Contact Lenses. Warnings:

To avoid contamination, never touch dropper tip of the container with your hands or to any surface. Keep bottle tightly closed when not in use.

Contact lenses and solutions, if not handled properly, can become contaminated by common bacteria known to cause ocular infections. Serious damage to the eye and loss of vision may result from using contaminated solutions or from wearing contaminated or damaged contact lenses.

PROBLEMS WITH CONTACT LENSES AND LENS CARE PRODUCTS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY TO THE EYES. It is essential that you follow your eye care professional’s directions and all labeling instructions for proper use of your lenses and lens care products.

EYE PROBLEMS, INCLUDING CORNEAL ULCERS CAN DEVELOP RAPIDLY AND LEAD TO LOSS OF VISION. THEREFORE, IF YOU EXPERIENCE EYE DISCOMFORT,

EXCESSIVE TEARING, VISION CHANGES, OR REDNESS OF THE EYES, IMMEDIATELY REMOVE YOUR LENSES AND PROMPTLY CONTACT YOUR EYE CARE PROFESSIONAL.

Precautions:

To ensure proper hygiene and handling of contact lenses and contact lens solutions, always follow label directions carefully.

• Always wash your hands before handling your lenses.

• Store at room temperature. Avoid freezing.

• Use before expiration date on the container.

• KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

Adverse Effects: The following problems may occur:

• Eyes stinging, burning, itching (irritation)

• Excessive watering (tearing) of the eyes

• Unusual eye secretions

• Redness of the eyes

• Reduced sharpness of vision (visual acuity)

• Blurred vision

• Sensitivity to light (photophobia)

• Dry eyes If you notice any of the above conditions, immediately

remove and examine the lenses. If the problem stops and the lenses appear to be undamaged, thoroughly clean, rinse and disinfect the lenses and reinsert. If the problem continues or if a lens appears to be damaged, DO NOT REINSERT. Contact your eye care professional immediately. If any of the above problems occur, a serious condition such as infection, corneal ulcer, neovascularization or iritis may be present. Seek immediate professional identification of the problem and treatment to avoid serious eye damage.

How Supplied:

Boston Rewetting Drops is supplied sterile in 1/3 fluid ounce (10 mL) bottles. All retail Boston

Solutions are packed in unit cartons. Bottles are sealed with an imprinted neckband and marked with a lot number and expiration date.

Do not use if imprinted neckband on bottle is missing or broken.

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