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If you have keratoconus,
SynergEyes® hybrid contact lenses may be right for you. Contact an eye care practitioner to learn more

Lens Care — SynergEyes® Hybrid Contact Lenses

Adjusting to SynergEyes® Contact Lenses

Give your eyes time to adapt: Because SynergEyes® lenses are different from other lenses you’ve tried, there may be a period of adaptation. Your eye care practitioner can explain what you should expect.

It is important to build up your wearing time : Start with 4 hours of wear and gradually increase to the maximum time your eye care professional recommends. Your eye care practitioner may recommend a wear schedule customized for you.

You should NEVER sleep in your SynergEyes lenses.

 

 

SynergEyes for Keratoconus Patient Brochure Click here to download

 

 

 

Inserting and Removing Contact Lenses Takes Practice

SynergEyes lenses are different than other contact lenses you may have tried. With practice, insertion and removal can be an easy part of your daily routine.

Proper Lens Insertion:

Before you insert your lenses, thoroughly wash your hands with a mild, lanolin free soap and dry them with a clean, lint-free towel.

 

  • Fill the lens with preservativefree saline while holding it horizontally on a DMV®MagicTouch™ inserter OR by stabilizing the lens between your index
    and middle finger. (DMV® MagicTouch™ can be purchased via your eye care professional or www.dmvcorp.com).


  • It is critical to fill the lens bowl completely to the TOP with saline to avoid insertion bubbles. The DMV inserter allows the completely filled lens to be well balanced so you can easily place the lens on the eye. You will know if you have an insertion bubble if you notice an irregularity in your peripheral vision.



  • Lean forward and tuck your chin to your chest. Your nose should be perpendicular to the floor. It may be helpful to place a mirror flat on the counter to look into as you insert the lens.



  • Pull up on your upper eyelid by placing the fingers at the base of the lashes. Pull down on the lower lid with the ring finger of the hand holding the lens, and insert the lens.



  • As the saline is displaced, the lens will gently settle onto the surface of the eye. IT IS VERY IMPORTANT NOT TO PUSH THE LENS TOO FORCEFULLY ONTO THE EYE.

 

Proper Lens Removal:

Do not put any lubricating drops or solution into the eye prior to removal. It is important to be sure your hands are completely dry before attempting to remove your lenses. This will optimize the gripping effect of the fingers on the edge of the lens.

 

  • Make the “OK” sign with your thumb and forefinger and turn your hand until the circle is vertical.



  • Looking straight ahead, or slightly up, place the pads of your fingers on the very bottom edge of the soft skirt of the lens, at the 6 o’clock position.




  • Using the pads of your fingers, not your fingernails, apply a firm enough pinch to cause the edge of the lens to buckle. This allows air to get beneath the soft skirt to release the lens from the surface of the eye. Slowly pull the bottom edge of the lens away from your eye.



  • If your fingers become wet from removing the first lens, be sure to completely dry them again before removing the other lens.

 

 

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Cleaning Lenses Daily

It is important to clean your SynergEyes hybrid contact lenses daily to maintain the highest standards of comfort and visual clarity. Each day after you remove your lenses, you must digitally clean them prior to overnight storage.

 

 

  1. For rinsing your lenses, use only a preservative free saline solution such as Unisol® 4. Never rinse or store your lenses with tap water.

  2. Place the lens bowl-side up in the palm of your hand and apply a few drops of saline. With the pad of your finger gently rub the entire lens in a circular motion against the palm of your hand. Be sure to thoroughly clean the entire lens and then rinse it well in a steady stream of saline.

  3. For disinfection use either Clear Care® or Oxysept® Ultracare® Formula Peroxide Disinfection System. Carefully follow the instructions for the specific disinfection system you use.

  4. Use only the case provided with the ClearCare® or Oxysept® disinfection systems. Be sure to use the appropriate neutralizing disc or tablet and soak the lenses a minimum of 6 hours before inserting again.

  5. Always use fresh solution when storing your lenses. Never “top off” or use old solution.

  6. SynergEyes recommends only preservative-free care products with our lenses for keratoconus.

  7. Always follow your eye care professional’s instructions.

 

Recommended replacement: Every six months or more frequently as prescribed by your eye care practitioner.

 

 

 

 

Instructional Videos:

ClearKone Insertion Video:

(Click here to view full screen)

SynergEyes Removal Video

SynergEyes Lens Care Video

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