Air Optix Aqua Multifocal vs. DAILIES TOTAL1 Multifocal
AIR OPTIX AQUA Multifocal | DAILIES TOTAL1 Multifocal | |
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| Manufacturer | Alcon Inc. | Alcon Inc. |
| Release Date | January 2009 | September 2016 |
| Prescription Parameters | ||
| Replacement Schedule | Monthly | Daily |
Wearing Details | Daily wear or up to 6 nights extended wear | Daily wear |
| Available Sphere Powers | +6.00D to -10.00D (in 0.25 steps) | -10.00D to +6.00D in 0.25 steps |
| Available ADD Powers | 2.50D (High) 2.00D (Med) 1.00D (Low) | Hi Med Lo |
| Available Base Curves | 8.6 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Available Diameters | 14.2 mm | 14.1 mm |
| Technical Parameters | ||
| FDA Group | V | V-C |
| Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Lotrafilcon B) | Silicone hydrogel (Delefilcon A) |
| Lens Type | Aspherical | Spherical |
| Wetting Agent | Yes - PVP - PEG | Yes - PC |
| % of Material | 67% | 67% |
| % of Water | 33% | 33% (core) >80% (surface) |
| Center Thickness | 0.08 mm | 0.09 mm |
| Oxygen Transmission | 138 Dk/t | 156 Dk/t |
| Modulus | 1.0 MPa | 0.76 MPa (core) 0.014 MPa (surface) |
| Other Features | ||
| Special Features | TriComfort™ Techonology High wettability through low contact angle. Permanent plasma treatment for a smooth surface | - Surface optimization using an ultrasoft, hydrophilic surface gel - Precision Profile Design for clear vision at all distances - High water content (>80%) at the outermost surface - SmarTears® Technology |
| UV Blocking | No | No |
| Dynamic Light Absorption | No | No |
| Visibility Tint | Yes Light Blue (VISITINT®) | Yes Light Blue (VISITINT®) |
| Inside-out Mark | No | Unknown |
| Packaging, Pricing and Offers | ||
| Packaging Details | 6 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package containing phosphate buffered saline with (or without) 1% copolymer 845 | 30 lenses per box or 90 lenses per box in buffered saline with polymeric wetting agents |
| Online Retail Price | $64 - $88 | $46 - $53 (30 lenses) $120 - $132 (90 lenses) |
| Cost per Day | $0.36 - $0.49 | $1.53 - $1.77 (30 lenses) $1.33 - $1.47 (90 lenses) |
| Special Offers - U.S. | | |
| Special Offers - Canada | | |
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