Biofinity Energys vs Bausch + Lomb ULTRA
A comparison of Biofinity Energys from CooperVision and Bausch + Lomb ULTRA. What are the differences?
CooperVision and Bausch & Lomb added these monthly replaceable lenses to their product portfolios in 2016 and 2014, so we are looking at two fairly new lenses. Biofinity Energys is the successor of the popular Biofinity lens and you can read about the differences between these two lenses in our direct comparison. Biofinity Energys is a Comfilcon A lens, a silicone hydrogel material with a 48% water content, while the Bausch+Lomb ULTRA lens is built with non-ionic polymers and a PVP wetting agent, holding 46% water. The breathability, measured using the oxygen transmission parameter is 160Dk/t and 163Dk/t, some of the highest in the industry. CooperVision's Energys lens doesn't use any additional wetting agent and can be worn up to an extended period of seven days (based on your eye doctor's recommendation), while the ULTRA has to be taken out at the end of the day. As prices are quite similar, it really comes down to personal preference and how your eyes might react to the material.
Biofinity Energys | Bausch + Lomb ULTRA | ||
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| Manufacturer | CooperVision, Inc. part of The Cooper Companies Inc. | Bausch & Lomb Inc. | |
| Release Date | Oct 2016 (Europe) Jan 2017 (US) | 2014 | |
| Prescription Parameters | |||
| Replacement Schedule | Monthly | Monthly | |
Wearing Details | Daily wear or up to 6 nights or 7 days extended wear | Daily wear | |
| Sphere Powers | -12.00D to +8.00D (in 0.5 steps after +-6.00D) | +6.00 to -6.00D in 0.25 steps -6.00D to -12.00D in 0.5 steps | |
| Base Curves | 8.6 mm | 8.5 mm | |
| Diameters | 14.0 mm | 14.2 mm | |
| Technical Parameters | |||
| FDA Group | V | V | |
| Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Comfilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Samfilcon A) | |
| Lens Design | Aspherical | Aspherical | |
| Wetting Agents | None | Yes - PVP | |
| % of Material | 52% | 54% | |
| % of Water | 48% | 46% | |
| Center Thickness | 0.08 mm | 0.07 mm | |
| Oxygen Transmission | 160 Dk/t | 163 Dk/t | |
| Modulus | 0.75 MPa | 0.7 MPa | |
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| UV Blocking | No | No | |
| Dynamic Light Absorption | No | No | |
| Visibility Tint | Yes (Sofblue®) | Yes (light blue) | |
| Inside-out Mark | No | No | |
| Packaging, Pricing and Offers | |||
| Packaging Details | 6 lenses per box, immersed in buffered 0.83% saline | 6 lenses per box, immersed in a poloxamine solution | |
| Price Range | $40 - $50 | $39 - $60 | |
| Cost per Day | $0.22 - $0.28 | $0.22 - $0.33 | |
| Online Retailers | Special Deals | Special Deals | |
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