From Bausch + Lomb Specialty Vision lens care products, ScleralFil—indicated as a scleral insertion solution—is an alternative for rinsing and inserting scleral lenses. It is a sterile, buffered isotonic saline solution that can be used to rinse soft and gas permeable lenses.
CONTENTS:
ScleralFil™ preservative free saline solution is a sterile buffered saline solution that has boric acid, sodium borate, and sodium chloride in purified water. ScleralFil preservative free saline solution has NO preservative or mercury-containing ingredients (e.g. chlorhexidine, thimerosal) to which some people are sensitive. Use ScleralFil preservative free saline solution only with soft (hydrophilic), rigid gas permeable, hard, and large diameter (scleral) contact lenses.
ACTIONS:
preservative free saline solution removes loosened debris and traces of daily cleaner when used as a rinse after cleaning. ScleralFil preservative free saline also keeps your lens wet (hydrated).
INDICATIONS (USES):
preservative free saline solution is a sterile, preservative-free solution indicated for use following proper lens disinfection as recommended by the eye care practitioner. preservative free saline solution is indicated for:
rinsing soft (hydrophilic), rigid gas permeable and hard contact lenses prior to lens insertion
as an insertion solution for large diameter (scleral) contact lenses
as a rinse for contact lens cases
rinsing contact lenses throughout the day.
CONTRAINDICATIONS (REASONS NOT TO USE):
If you are allergic to any ingredient in ScleralFil preservative-free saline solution, do not use this product.
Instructions for use
Twist-off the plastic cap to open the ScleralFil™ preservative free saline solution vial. Discard the cap. Follow these directions:
1. Always wash and dry your hands before handling lenses.2. Always handle the same lens first, the right or left, in order to avoid mix-ups.
3. Following proper lens disinfection;
For soft (hydrophilic), hard, hybrid, and rigid gas permeable apply several drops to each lens surface to rinse lens prior to insertion.
For large diameter (scleral) contact lenses rinse both sides of the lens and fill the back surface before insertion.
For contact lens cases rinse all the inner surfaces of the case and the lids and allow to air dry in a clean place
For rinsing lenses during the day remove the lens, rinse both surfaces with several drops of ScleralFil preservative free saline solution and re-insert the lenses.
4. Discard single use vial after each use. Do not reuse.
Precautions
Always follow the product directions for use. Failure to follow product directions may lead to vision loss.
Visit your eye care practitioner regularly.
Always wash and dry hands before handling lenses.
Do not use tap water, bottled water or saliva with lenses or lens cases.
Only use fresh solution to clean and disinfect contact lenses.
Always discard any remaining solution in your lens case after each disinfection cycle (Never re-use solution).
Saline or rewetting drops will not disinfect your lenses.
Always replace your solution, lenses and lens case as directed.
Discard the bottle and remaining contents right after use.
Never re-use or “top off” the solution in your lens case.
Store at room temperature.
Use before expiration date on bottle and carton.
Warnings:
Because ScleralFil preservative free saline solution contains no preservatives; it will not remain sterile indefinitely after opening and, therefore, should not be used as an eye drop. preservative free saline solution is intended for single use. Discard any unused portion of the solution. DO NOT use after expiration date.
preservative free saline solution is a clear solution. DO NOT USE SOLUTION IF IT IS CLOUDY OR DISCOLORED or if the bottle LEAKS before you open it.
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