Updated: Feb 3, 2020
Comparison Highlights
Air Optix Aqua and PureVision2 share similar technical parameters.
- Both lenses feature an aspherical lens design.
- PureVision2 covers a slightly wider power range.
- The water content and oxygen transmission values are very similar.
- There is no significant difference in price ($0.17 - $0.29 per eye and per day).
Air Optix Aqua and PureVision2 - Spec Sheets
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
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Daily wear or up to 6 nights extended wear | Daily wear or extended wear up to 30 days |
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 |
Base Curves
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8.6 mm | 8.6 mm |
Diameters | 14.2 mm | 14.0 mm |
Technical Parameters | ||
FDA Group
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V | V |
Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Lotrafilcon B) | Silicone hydrogel (Balafilcon A) |
Lens Design | Aspherical | Aspherical |
Wetting Agents
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Yes - PVP - PEG | None |
% of Material | 67% | 64% |
% of Water | 33% | 36% |
Center Thickness
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0.08 mm | 0.07 mm |
Oxygen Transmission
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138 Dk/t | 130 Dk/t |
Modulus
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1.0 MPa | 1.1 MPa |
Other Features | ||
Special Features
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UV Blocking
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No | No |
Dynamic Light Absorption
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No | No |
Visibility Tint | Yes Light Blue (VISITINT®) | Yes (light blue) |
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 | 6 lenses per box, immersed in a poloxamine solution |
Price Range
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$50 - $79 (6 lenses) | |
Cost per Day
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$0.28 - $0.44 (6 lenses) | |
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