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Air Optix Aqua vs Acuvue Oasys |
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This comparison looks at another Air Optix Aqua competitor - Acuvue Oasys. We have looked at the technical parameters and are highlighting the differences with this comparison chart.
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Lens Type
| Spherical lens | Spherical lens |
Available as Toric
| Yes | Yes |
Available as Multifocal
| Yes | No | |
Lens Material
| silicone hydrogel
(lotrafilcon B) | silicone hydrogel
(senofilcon A) |
% of Material
| 67% | 62% |
% of Water
| 33% | 38% |
Available power range
| -10.00D to +6.00D | -12.00D to +8.00D | |
Available base curves
| 8.6mm
| 8.4mm, 8.8mm
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Available diameters
| 14.2mm | 14mm |
Center thickness
(at –3.00D)
| 0.08mm | 0.07mm |
Oxygen transmissibility
(at -3.00D, center,
non-edge-corrected)
| 138 Dk/t | 174 Dk/t |
UV-A Blocking
(in 316nm to 380nm range)
| unknown | > 90% |
UV-B Blocking
(in 280nm to 315nm range)
| unknown | > 99% |
Moisture-rich ingredient
| No, but high wettability
through low contact angle | Yes - via Hydraclear |
Replacement schedule
| 4 weeks, daily wear or
up to 6 nights extended wear | 2 weeks (daily wear) or
1-2 weeks (daily wear
with up to 6 consecutive nights)
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Visibility tint?
| Yes (blue)
| Yes |
Inside-out mark
| No | 1-2-3 mark |
Manufacturer
| CIBA Vision | Vistakon | |
Packaging Details
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6 lenses per box,
each lens in a
foil-sealed plastic package
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6 lenses per box,
each lens in a
foil-sealed plastic package
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Release date
| 2008 | 2005 |
Online retail price range
(per box)
| $30.00 to $50.00
| $25.00 - $35.00 | Found an error? Please let us know - we try our best, but sometimes it's just not enough :-) Conclusion: A very close call... Both lenses impress. Air Optix Aqua gets points on price as this is a monthly replacement lens, compared to the 1-2 replacement schedule of Oasys. We did notice a huge price range for Air Optix Aqua when researching prices on the Web. So a little bit of homework can save you a lot of money. We couldn't find any information about the UV blocking parameters for Air Optix Aqua, an area where Oasys shines. Last not least Oasys comes in multiple base curves and covers a wider power range whereas Air Optix Aqua is also available as a multifocal or toric lens.
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