SofLens 38 - Parameters and Specs
With an extra-thin lens design, this nonionic hydrogel contact lens provides sharp and clear vision combined with maximum comfort and ease-of-use. SofLens 38 - formerly marketed as Optima FW - are easy to handle and insert: the visibility tint will help you to apply the lenses.
Features and Benefits of SofLens 38 Contact Lenses
- The low center thickness provides high oxygen transmission allowing more oxygen to get through to your eye thus reducing the problem of red and dry eyes.
- The increased mid-peripheral thickness keeps the lens stable when applied or removed.
- SofLens 38 Contacts are made of 61.4% polymacon - a hydrophilic polymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate.
- SofLens 38 can be worn up to 30 days (based on daily wear) with an extended wearing schedule of up to 7 days as determined by your eye care professional.
- SofLens 38 can be disinfected using either heat or hydrogen peroxide.
Who should consider SofLens 38?
- SofLens 38 contacss are ideal for first-time contact lens users seeking a proven contact lens utilizing a time-tested material.
- People who want to wear contact lenses every day and even overnight (as recommended by their eye care practitioner).
- People that are looking for a cost-efficient way to wear contact lenses.
What else should you know about SofLens 38?
SofLens 38 | |
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| Manufacturer | Bausch & Lomb Inc. |
| Release Date | 1993 (originally introduced as Optima FW) |
| Prescription Parameters | |
| Replacement Schedule | Monthly |
Wearing Details | Daily wear or extended wear (as determined by your eye care professional) |
| Sphere Powers | -9.00D to -6.50D (in 0.5 steps) -9.00D to +4.00D (in 0.25 steps) |
| Base Curves | 8.4 mm 8.7 mm 9.0 mm |
| Diameters | 14.0 mm |
| Technical Parameters | |
| FDA Group | I |
| Lens Material | Nonionic (Polymacon) |
| Lens Design | Aspherical |
| Wetting Agents | Yes - PO |
| % of Material | 61% |
| % of Water | 39% |
| Center Thickness | 0.035 mm |
| Oxygen Transmission | 24 Dk/t |
| Modulus | Unknown |
| Other Features | |
| Special Features | |
| UV Blocking | No |
| Dynamic Light Absorption | No |
| Visibility Tint | Yes (blue) |
| Inside-out Mark | Yes |
| Packaging, Pricing and Offers | |
| Packaging Details | 6 lenses per box. Each lens is shipped sterile in a blister package containing a borate buffered saline solution and marked with the manufacturing lot number, the base curve, sphere, diameter, and the expiration date. |
| Price Range | $18 - $30 |
| Cost per Day | $0.10 - $0.16 |
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