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AIR OPTIX AQUA
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PureVision2
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| Manufacturer | Alcon Inc. | Bausch & Lomb Inc. |
| Release Date | 2008 | 2011 |
| Prescription Parameters | ||
| Replacement Schedule | Monthly | Monthly |
Wearing Details |
Daily wear or up to 6 nights extended wear | Daily wear or extended wear up to 30 days |
| Available Sphere Powers | +6.00D to -8.00D (in 0.25 steps) -8.50D to -10.00D (in 0.5 steps) | +6.00 to -6.00D in 0.25 steps -6.00D to -12.00D in 0.5 steps |
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Available Base Curves |
8.6 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Available Diameters | 14.2 mm | 14.0 mm |
| Technical Parameters | ||
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FDA Group |
V | V |
| Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Lotrafilcon B) | Silicone hydrogel (Balafilcon A) |
| Lens Type | Aspherical | Aspherical |
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Wetting Agent |
Yes - PVP - PEG | None |
| % of Material | 67% | 64% |
| % of Water | 33% | 36% |
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Center Thickness |
0.08 mm | 0.07 mm |
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Oxygen Transmission |
138 Dk/t | 130 Dk/t |
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Modulus |
1.0 MPa | 1.1 MPa |
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Special Features |
TriComfort™ Technology High wettability through low contact angle. Permanent plasma treatment for a smooth surface | - High Definition Optics for reduced halos and glare. - ComfortMoist Technology for initial and overall comfort |
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UV Blocking |
No | No |
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Dynamic Light Absorption |
No | No |
| Visibility Tint | Yes (blue) | Yes (light blue) |
| Inside-out Mark | No | Unknown |
| Packaging, Pricing and Ratings | ||
| Packaging Details | 6 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package containing phosphate buffered saline with (or without) 1% copolymer 845 | 6 lenses per box, immersed in a poloxamine solution |
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Price Range |
$30 - $50 | $30 - $53 |
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Cost per Day |
$0.17 - $0.28 | $0.17 - $0.29 |
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| Special Offers - Canada | | |
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