Before Receiving This Product

In deciding to receive a medicine, the risks of receiving the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For silicone oil, the following should be considered:

Allergies—Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to silicone oil.

Pregnancy—Silicone oil has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in humans.

Breast-feeding—Silicone oil has not been reported to cause problems in nursing babies.

Children—This product has been tested in children and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in children than it does in adults.

Older adults—This product has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.

Other medical problems—The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of silicone oil. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:

• Intraocular lens (IOL) replacement—Silicone oil can chemically react with IOLs made with silicone, causing a decrease in vision