Bausch + Lomb ULTRA vs Air Optix Night & Day Aqua
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA | AIR OPTIX NIGHT & DAY AQUA | ||
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| Manufacturer | Bausch & Lomb Inc. | Alcon Inc. | |
| Release Date | 2014 | March 2009 | |
| Prescription Parameters | |||
| Replacement Schedule | Monthly | Monthly | |
Wearing Details | Daily wear | Daily wear or up to 30 nights extended wear | |
| Sphere Powers | +6.00 to -6.00D in 0.25 steps -6.00D to -12.00D in 0.5 steps | +6.00D to -8.00D (in 0.25 steps) -8.50D to -10.00D (in 0.5 steps) | |
| Base Curves | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm 8.6 mm | |
| Diameters | 14.2 mm | 13.8 mm | |
| Technical Parameters | |||
| FDA Group | V | V | |
| Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Samfilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Lotrafilcon A) | |
| Lens Design | Aspherical | Aspherical | |
| Wetting Agents | Yes - PVP | Yes - PVP - PEG | |
| % of Material | 54% | 76% | |
| % of Water | 46% | 24% | |
| Center Thickness | 0.07 mm | 0.08 mm | |
| Oxygen Transmission | 163 Dk/t | 175 Dk/t | |
| Modulus | 0.7 MPa | 1.5 MPa | |
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| UV Blocking | No | No | |
| Dynamic Light Absorption | No | No | |
| Visibility Tint | Yes (light blue) | Yes Light Blue (VISITINT®) | |
| Inside-out Mark | No | No | |
| Packaging, Pricing and Offers | |||
| Packaging Details | 6 lenses per box, immersed in a poloxamine solution | 6 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package, containing a buffered saline with 1% Copolymer 845 | |
| Price Range | $39 - $60 | $46 - $70 | |
| Cost per Day | $0.22 - $0.33 | $0.26 - $0.39 | |
| Online Retailers | Special Deals | Special Deals | |
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