Air Optix Aqua vs PureVision2

Updated: Feb 3, 2020

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		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
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	8.6 mm	8.6 mm
Diameters	14.2 mm	14.0 mm
Technical Parameters
FDA Group	V	V
Lens Material	Silicone hydrogel (Lotrafilcon B)	Silicone hydrogel (Balafilcon A)
Lens Type	Aspherical	Aspherical
Wetting Agent	Yes - PVP - PEG	None
% of Material	67%	64%
% of Water	33%	36%
Center Thickness	0.08 mm	0.07 mm
Oxygen Transmission	138 Dk/t	130 Dk/t
Modulus	1.0 MPa	1.1 MPa
Other Features
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
UV Blocking	No	No
Dynamic Light Absorption	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	$30 - $50	$30 - $53
Cost per Day	$0.17 - $0.28	$0.17 - $0.29
Online Retailers (U.S., Canada, U.K.)	Special Deals	Special Deals

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