Air Optix Aqua vs Acuvue Oasys
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.
Air Optix Aqua
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Acuvue Oasys
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Lens Type |
Spherical lens | Spherical lens |
| Available as Toric | Yes Air Optix for Astigmatism |
Yes Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism |
| Available as Multifocal |
Yes Air Optix Aqua Multifocal |
Yes Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia |
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Lens Material |
silicone hydrogel |
silicone hydrogel |
| % of Material |
67% | 62% |
| % of Water |
33% | 38% |
| Available power range |
-10.00D to +6.00D | -12.00D to +8.00D |
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Available base curves |
8.6mm |
8.4mm, 8.8mm |
| 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 | 147 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) |
| Visibility tint? |
Yes (blue) |
Yes |
| Inside-out mark |
No | 1-2-3 mark |
| Manufacturer |
CIBA Vision | Vistakon |
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Packaging Details |
6 lenses per box, |
6 lenses per box, |
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Release date |
2008 |
2005 |
| Online retail price range (per box) |
$30.00 to $50.00 |
$25.00 - $35.00 |
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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.
