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 ACUVUE® 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.
