Updated: Feb 6, 2020
Comparison Highlights
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA and Air Optix plus HydraGlyde are monthly replaceable silicone hydrogel contacts with an aspherical lens design.- Oxygen transmission through the lens to the cornea and a consistent level of moisture throughout the day are two important criteria for contact lenses. Bausch + Lomb ULTRA's water content is 46% or about 39% higher when compared to the slightly stiffer HydraGlyde. While expecting a reversed number when looking at the breathability of the lenses, the Ultra lens still outperforms the Hydraglyde with a 163 Dk/t value compared to 138 Dk/t.
- Both lenses are tinted for better handling but don't provide any UV blocking.
Bausch + Lomb ULTRA and Air Optix plus HydraGlyde - Spec Sheets
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Bausch + Lomb ULTRA
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AIR OPTIX plus HydraGlyde
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| Manufacturer | Bausch & Lomb Inc. | Alcon Inc. |
| Release Date | 2014 | Nov 2016 (US) April 2016 (Europe) |
| Prescription Parameters | ||
| Replacement Schedule | Monthly | Monthly |
Wearing Details
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Daily wear | Daily wear or up to 6 nights extended wear |
| Sphere Powers | +6.00 to -6.00D in 0.25 steps -6.00D to -12.00D in 0.5 steps | +6.50D to +8.00D (in 0.5 steps) +6.00D to -8.00D (in 0.25 steps) -8.50D to -12.00D (in 0.5 steps) |
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Base Curves
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8.5 mm | 8.6 mm |
| Diameters | 14.2 mm | 14.2 mm |
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FDA Group
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V | V (V-Cm) |
| Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Samfilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Lotrafilcon B) |
| Lens Design | Aspherical | Aspherical |
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Wetting Agents
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Yes - PVP | Yes - PVP - PEG |
| % of Material | 54% | 67% |
| % of Water | 46% | 33% |
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Center Thickness
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0.07 mm | 0.08 mm |
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Oxygen Transmission
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163 Dk/t | 138 Dk/t |
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Modulus
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0.7 MPa | 1.0 MPa |
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Special Features
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UV Blocking
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Unknown | No |
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Dynamic Light Absorption
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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 phosphate buffered saline with 1% copolymer 845 and 0.04% ethylene oxide-butylene oxide copolymer |
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Price Range
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$34 - $65 (6 lenses) | $36 - $64 (6 lenses) |
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Cost per Day
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$0.19 - $0.36 (6 lenses) | $0.20 - $0.36 (6 lenses) |
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Online Retailers
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Additional Resources (external)
U.S. National Library of Medicine - Comparison of Two Marketed Silicone Hydrogel Lenses
By: Alcon Research
Published: Oct, 2016
Lotrafilcon B with HydraGlyde moisture matrix or Samfilcon A: Contralateral comparison study for comfort
By: Nilay Yuksel, Derya Yaman - Department of Ophthalmology, Ataturk Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
Published by: Taiwan Journal of Optometry - Wolters Kluwer - KnowMed - 2019
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