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 Design	Aspherical	Aspherical
Wetting Agents	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. SmartShield Technology	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	Special Deals	Special Deals

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