Air Optix Aqua vs Biofinity
This comparison looks at Air Optix Aqua (manufactured by CIBA Vision) and Biofinity from CooperVision.
Air Optix Aqua
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Biofinity
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Lens Type |
Spherical lens | Aspherical lens |
| Available as Toric | Yes Air Optix for Astigmatism |
Yes Biofinity Toric |
| Available as Multifocal |
Yes Air Optix Aqua Multifocal |
Yes Biofinity Multifocal |
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Lens Material |
silicone hydrogel |
silicone hydrogel |
| % of Material |
67% | 52% |
| % of Water |
33% | 48% |
| Available power range |
-10.00D to +6.00D | -12.00D to +8.00D |
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Available base curves |
8.6mm |
8.6mm |
| Available diameters |
14.2mm | 14.0mm |
| Center thickness (at –3.00D) |
0.08mm | unknown |
| Oxygen transmissibility (at -3.00D, center, non-edge-corrected) |
138 Dk/t | 160 Dk/t |
| UV-A Blocking (in 316nm to 380nm range) |
unknown | no |
| UV-B Blocking (in 280nm to 315nm range) |
unknown | no |
| Moisture rich ingredient / Surface Treatment |
Yes, high wettability through Aqua Moisture System |
No additional surface treatment or wetting agents |
| Replacement schedule | 4 weeks; daily wear or up to 6 nights extended wear |
4 weeks; daily wear or up to 6 nights and 7 days extended wear |
| Visibility tint? |
Yes (blue) |
unknown |
| Inside-out mark |
No | unknown |
| Manufacturer |
CIBA Vision | CooperVision |
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Packaging Details |
6 lenses per box, |
6 lenses per box, |
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Release date |
2008 |
2008 |
| Online retail price range (per box) |
$32.00 to $50.00 |
$25.00 - $40.00 |
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Conclusion:
Biofinity covers a wider range of available powers than the spherical Air Optix Aqua. Both lenses are available as toric as well as multifocal lenses.
