What is the difference between Air Optix?
However, the difference between the two is that Air Optix Colors is made from a silicone hydrogel material. This allows five times more oxygen into the eyes compared to traditional soft contact lenses such as FreshLook. For this reason, Air Optix Colors is considered a more favourable lens.
Are O2 Optix discontinued?
Is O2 Optix discontinued? No, O2 Optix contacts have not been discontinued by Alcon. They continue to be produced, marketed, and sold on Lens.com.
What contacts are comparable to Air Optix?
AIR OPTIX NIGHT & DAY AQUA and ACUVUE OASYS with HYDRACLEAR PLUS are two contact lens brands that are both designed to correct myopia (nearsightedness) and hyperopia (farsightedness). Both brands are also designed to provide the contact lens wearer with maximum comfort throughout the day.
How long do Air Optix contacts last?
30 days
How long can you wear Air Optix Night and Day contacts? Air Optix Night and Day Aqua contacts are approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be worn for up to 30 days continuously. That means you may be able to wear these contacts for as long as 30 days and 30 nights without taking them out.
How long can you wear Air Optix HydraGlyde?
How Long Can You Wear Air Optix Plus HydraGlyde? Air Optix HydraGlyde contact lenses are monthly use, which means that you can wear them for up to 30 days, as long as they are removed, cleaned and stored overnight after each day of use.
What is HydraGlyde Air Optix?
HydraGlyde® is a contact lens wetting technology developed by Alcon Inc. It was introduced in 2016 with the roll-out of Air Optix with HydraGlyde®. It is based on a moisture matrix (a PVP/PEG based wetting agent) that keeps the surface of the lens hydrated for a longer time.
What is O2 lens?
They are soft contact lenses made from a silicone hydrogel material consisting of approximately 67% lotrafilcon B (except in Japan), 33% water, and have a patented surface treatment to resist deposits for more comfortable lens wear. O2 Optix lenses are for daily wear and extended wear for up to six continuous nights.
What is HydraGlyde?
HydraGlyde ® Moisture Matrix is a proprietary moisture technology designed for moisturizing soft contact lenses, and specially designed for silicone hydrogel lenses. It works to keep the lens surface moist throughout the day.
Can I sleep in Air Optix?
AIR OPTIX ® NIGHT & DAY ® AQUA contact lenses are FDA-approved for up to 30 days and nights of continuous wear to let you fall asleep and wake up to comfortable, clear vision.