The patient should discard the lens and insert a new fresh lens on the eye. If the lens has dirt, an eyelash, or foreign body on it, or the problem stops and the lens appears undamaged, he or she should be instructed to dispose of the lens and insert a fresh new lens. The patient should be advised that when any of the above symptoms occur, a serious condition such as infection, corneal ulcer, neovascularization or iritis may be present. He or she should be instructed to seek immediate professional identification of the problem and prompt treatment to avoid serious eye damage. The wearing and replacement schedules should be determined by the eye care practitioner.
Patients tend to over wear the lenses initially.
The eye care practitioner should emphasize the importance of adhering to the initial maximum wearing schedule. Regular checkups, as determined by the eye care practitioner, are also extremely important. Patients should always dispose of lenses when they are removed and have replacement lenses or spectacles available. If non-movement of the lens continues after a few minutes, the patient should immediately consult the eye care practitioner. Each sterile lens is supplied in a foil-sealed plastic package containing buffered saline solution.