ACUVUE OASYS for PRESBYOPIA vs AIR OPTIX AQUA Multifocal

ACUVUE OASYS® for PRESBYOPIA		AIR OPTIX AQUA Multifocal
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Manufacturer	Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc.	Alcon Inc.
Release Date	May 2009	January 2009
Prescription Parameters
Replacement Schedule	Two weeks	Monthly
Wearing Details	Daily wear or up to 6 consecutive nights extended wear	Daily wear or up to 6 nights extended wear
Sphere Powers	-12.00D to +8.00D (in 0.5 steps after +-6.00D)	+6.00D to -10.00D (in 0.25 steps)
ADD Powers	2.50D (High) 1.75D (Mid) 1.25D (Low)	2.50D (High) 2.00D (Med) 1.00D (Low)
Base Curves	8.4 mm 8.6 mm	8.6 mm
Diameters	14.0 mm	14.2 mm
Technical Parameters
FDA Group	V	V
Lens Material	Silicone hydrogel (Senofilcon A)	Silicone hydrogel (Lotrafilcon B)
Lens Type	Spherical	Aspherical
Wetting Agent	Yes - PVP	Yes - PVP - PEG
% of Material	62%	67%
% of Water	38%	33%
Center Thickness	0.07 mm	0.08 mm
Oxygen Transmission	147 Dk/t	138 Dk/t
Modulus	0.7 MPa	1.0 MPa
Other Features
Special Features	HYDRACLEAR® PLUS technology for better wettability and lens surface smoothness. STEREO PRECISION TECHNOLOGY™.	TriComfort™ Techonology High wettability through low contact angle. Permanent plasma treatment for a smooth surface
UV Blocking	Class 1 90% UVA 99% UVB	No
Dynamic Light Absorption	No	No
Visibility Tint	Yes (blue)	Yes Light Blue (VISITINT®)
Inside-out Mark	Yes (123)	No
Packaging, Pricing and Offers
Packaging Details	6 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package	6 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package containing phosphate buffered saline with (or without) 1% copolymer 845
Online Retail Price	$40 - $48	$64 - $88
Cost per Day	$0.48 - $0.57	$0.36 - $0.49
Online Retailers (U.S., Canada, U.K.)	Special Deals	Special Deals

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