AIR OPTIX for ASTIGMATISM vs PureVision2 for Astigmatism
AIR OPTIX for ASTIGMATISM | PureVision2 for Astigmatism | ||
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Manufacturer | Alcon Inc. | Bausch & Lomb Inc. | |
Release Date | 2007 | 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 -6.00D in 0.25 steps -6.50D to -10.00D in 0.50 steps | -9.00D to -6.00D in 0.5 steps -6.00D to +6.00D in 0.25 steps | |
Cylinders | -0.75D, -1.25D, -1.75D and -2.25D | –0.75D, –1.25D, –1.75D, -2.25D | |
Axes | Full circle in 10° steps | 10°-180° in 10° steps | |
Base Curves | 8.7 mm | 8.9 mm | |
Diameters | 14.5 mm | 14.5 mm optic zone: 8.0 mm | |
Technical Parameters | |||
FDA Group | V-C | V | |
Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Lotrafilcon B) | Silicone hydrogel (Balafilcon A) | |
Lens Design | Aspherical | Aspherical | |
Wetting Agents | Unknown | None | |
% of Material | 67% | 64% | |
% of Water | 33% | 36% | |
Center Thickness | 0.102 mm | 0.1 mm | |
Oxygen Transmission | 108 Dk/t | 91 Dk/t | |
Modulus | 1.0 MPa | 1.1 MPa | |
Other Features | |||
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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 | 6 lenses per box, immersed in a poloxamine solution | |
Price Range | $40 - $65 | $47 - $65 | |
Cost per Day | $0.22 - $0.36 | $0.26 - $0.36 | |
Online Retailers | Special Deals | Special Deals |
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