Instruction Manual

Part Number: PIB01013 Page 14 of 17
Revision B Revision Date: January 2018
• Thoroughly rinse your lenses with fresh rinsing solution before inserting and wearing, or
follow the instructions on the disinfection solution labeling.
• Do not heat the disinfection solution and lenses.
• Leave the lenses in the unopened storage case until ready to put on the eyes.
• Caution: Lenses that are chemically disinfected may absorb ingredients from the
disinfecting solution which may be irritating to your eyes. A thorough rinse in fresh,
sterile saline solution prior to placement on your eye should reduce the potential for
irritation.
4. Lens Deposits and Use of Enzymatic Cleaning:
Enzyme cleaning may be recommended by your eye care practitioner. Enzyme cleaning
removes protein deposits on the lens. These deposits cannot be removed with regular
cleaners. Removing protein deposits is important for the well-being of your lenses and eyes.
If these deposits are not removed, they can damage the lenses and cause irritation.
Enzyme cleaning does NOT replace routine cleaning and disinfecting. For enzyme cleaning,
carefully follow the instructions in the enzymatic cleaning labeling.
5. Lens Case Cleaning and Maintenance:
Contact lens cases can be a source of bacteria growth. Lens cases should be emptied,
cleaned, rinsed with solutions recommended by the lens case manufacturer, and allowed
to air dry. Lens cases should be replaced at regular intervals as recommended by the lens
case manufacturer or your eye care practitioner.
6. Care for a Dried Out (Dehydrated) Lens:
If your Expressions Colors are exposed to air while off the eye, it may become dry and
brittle and need to be rehydrated. If the lens is adhering to a surface, apply sterile saline
solution before handling.
To rehydrate the lens:
• Handle the lens carefully.
• Place the lens in its storage case and soak the lens in a recommended rinsing and