Air Optix Aqua vs Air Optix Night and Day Aqua
This comparison looks at Air Optix Aqua and Air Optix Night and Day Aqua - both lenses are manufactured by CIBA Vision. Comparing the technical parameters, this chart is highlighting the differences.
Air Optix Aqua
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Air Optix Night & Day Aqua
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Lens Type |
Spherical lens | Spherical lens |
| Available as Toric | Yes Air Optix for Astigmatism |
No |
| Available as Multifocal |
Yes Air Optix Aqua Multifocal |
No |
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Lens Material |
silicone hydrogel |
silicone hydrogel |
| % of Material |
67% | 76% |
| % of Water |
33% | 24% |
| Available power range |
-10.00D to +6.00D | -10.00D to +6.00D |
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Available base curves |
8.6mm |
8.4mm, 8.6mm |
| Available diameters |
14.2mm | 14.5mm |
| Center thickness (at –3.00D) |
0.08mm | 0.08mm |
| Oxygen transmissibility (at -3.00D, center, non-edge-corrected) |
138 Dk/t | 175 Dk/t |
| UV-A Blocking (in 316nm to 380nm range) |
unknown | unknown |
| UV-B Blocking (in 280nm to 315nm range) |
unknown | unknown |
| Extra moist (e.g. moisture rich ingredient) |
Yes, high wettability through Aqua Moisture System |
Yes - Aqua Moisture System |
| Replacement schedule | 4 weeks, daily wear or up to 6 nights extended wear |
4 weeks (based on daily/continuous wear) |
| Visibility tint? |
Yes (blue) |
Yes (blue) |
| Inside-out mark |
No | No |
| Manufacturer |
CIBA Vision | CIBA Vision |
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Packaging Details |
6 lenses per box, |
6 lenses per box, |
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Release date |
2008 |
March 2009 |
| Online retail price range (per box) |
$32.00 to $50.00 |
$40.00 - $50.00 |
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Conclusion:
Great lenses! Both lens materials have tri-comfort technology. They let up to five times more oxygen through the lens than traditional soft contact lenses and are designed to retain moisture for comfort all day long. Plus they have superior deposit resistance for cleaner lenses. The slightly higher priced Air Optix Night & Day has one of the highest Dk/t values, which might result in some additional wearing comfort. Prescription parameters are different (diameter and base curve), and Air Optix Night and Day Aqua was approved by the FDA for daily wear and extended wear for up to 30 nights of continuous wear. As mentioned in another comparison of Air Optix Aqua, there are quite some price differences comparing online retail prices. So, with a little bit of homework you could save some money when buying them online.
