Air Optix - Overview
Air Optix
Introduced in 2004 these contact lenses were originally sold as O2 Optix but got renamed to Air Optix in 2006. They built the foundation for the successful Air Optix family with several innovative features being added during the past few years. These lenses are still available, although most patients and eye care professionals have switched to Air Optix Aqua.
Features and Benefits of Air Optix Contact Lenses
A high oxygen transmissibility value supports whiter, healthy-looking eyes.
The plasma treated lens surfaces resists lens deposits.
A special bi-aspheric design maximizes vision and optimizes fit.
Who should wear Air Optix?
People who are looking for all-day comfort and flexibility to nap in their lenses.
- People who want value in a high-performance lens.
Air Optix are recommended for patients seeking healthy lens wear for all day use, with the flexibility of
occasional overnight wear.Air Optix are ideal for people who stopped wearing lenses due to corneal oxygen deficiency or lens discomfort.
What else should you know about Air Optix?
Prescription Parameters
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The standard diameter is 14.2 mm.
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Base curve is 8.6 mm.
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Available powers range from -0.25D to -8.00D in 0.25 increments and from -8.50D to -10.00D in 0.50 increments or from +0.25D to +6.00D in 0.25 increments.
Lens Type
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Air Optix are disposable soft contact lenses.
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The replacement schedule is 4 weeks based on daily wear with extended wear up to 6 consecutive nights.
Material and other Technical Parameters
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Air Optix contact lenses are made of 67% polymer (Lotrafilcon B) and 33% water.
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The non-edge corrected Dk/t value is 138.
- The center thickness is 0.8 mm at -3.00D.
Package Details
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1 box contains 6 visibly tinted lenses. Each contact lens is shipped sterile in a blister pack containing a phosphate buffered saline solution.
Manufacturer
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CIBA Vision, a Novartis company.
Release Date
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Air Optix was introduced in 2004.
Competitors
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The following products are competing with Air Optix: Air Optix Aqua, Acuvue Advance, Acuvue Oasys, CooperVision Avaira, CooperVision Biofinity, CooperVision Proclear.
Common Misspellings
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Common naming variations and misspellings for Air Optix include Air Optics, O2 Optix, 02 Optix, 02Optix, O2Optix, 02 Optics and O2 Optics. Air Optix were sold under the brand name O2 Optix until 2006.
