Biofinity Toric - Parameters and Specs

Biofinity Toric is a silicone hydrogel based contact lens developed by CooperVision. Introduced in March 2009, it features Aquaform Technology and a proprietary Optimized Toric Lens Geometry which provides a constant horizontal thickness across the ballast area for better lens stability and reduced rotation. Biofinity Toric contact lenses are made of Comfilcon A with 48% water and an oxygen transmissibility value of 116 Dk/t.

Highlights and Features

• High oxygen transmissibility for healthier eyes
• Soft and moist lens material minimizes deposits and provides excellent all-day comfort
• Round lens edge for more comfort
• Optimized ballast design for improved alignment with your eye
• Approved for daily wear and extended overnight wear based on your eye doc's instructions
• No internal wetting agent – no surface treatment
• A 30% lower contact angle compared to other lenses (such as Air Optix) increases wettability

Who should consider Biofinity Toric?

• Patients with astigmatism who experience discomfort due to dryness when wearing contact lenses and are looking for outstanding comfort
• People who are looking for breathable monthly lenses for healthy and extended overnight wear
• People that want to sleep with their lenses in
• People who want healthy looking eyes
• People who gave up on wearing contact lenses due to discomfort such as dry and itchy eyes

Where to buy Biofinity Toric

Option 1 - Buying through your Eye Care Professional

Ask your eye care professional for Biofinity Toriccontact lenses. Start with trial lenses first. Your eye care professional will make sure that your prescription is up-to-date and that the technical lens parameters satisfy the requirements of your eyes. There are many different base curves and diameters available - sometimes even within the same product line. So it is important to get a proper fitting done before deciding on a lens. Once it is a go, you can buy or reorder through your eye care practitioner. Don't forget to ask your eye care professional whether CooperVision is running a rebate program.

Option 2 - Buying online

If you already have a valid prescription, buying online is easy and convenient. Plus, you can find great deals and discounts. Optix-now is monitoring the prices of Biofinity Toric from many top contact lens retailers, so you don't have to spend a lot of time finding a great deal.

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Awards

• 2015 EyeVote Reader's Choice Award - Favorite Toric Contact Lens: Biofinity Toric

Clinical Studies

• Clinical Performance of Biofinity Toric Versus Air Optix for Astigmatism
  by CooperVision Inc.
  U.S. National Library of Medicine - November 10, 2014

References

• FDA Premarket Approval - Biofinity, Biofinity Toric and Biofinity Multifocal
  FDA Medical Devices Database, November 2008

Biofinity Toric - Spec Sheet and Parameters

Biofinity Toric
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Manufacturer	CooperVision, Inc. part of The Cooper Companies Inc.
Release Date	March 2009
Prescription Parameters
Replacement Schedule	Monthly
Wearing Details	Daily wear or up to 6 nights or 7 days extended wear
Sphere Powers	+8.00D to -10.00D (in 0.50 steps after +-6.00D)
Cylinders	-0.75D, -1.25D, -1.75D and -2.25D
Axes	from 10° to 180° in 10° steps
Base Curves	8.7 mm
Diameters	14.5 mm
Technical Parameters
FDA Group	V-C
Lens Material	Silicone hydrogel (Comfilcon A)
Lens Design	Aspherical
Wetting Agents	None
% of Material	52%
% of Water	48%
Center Thickness	0.08 mm
Oxygen Transmission	116 Dk/t
Modulus	0.75 MPa
Other Features
Special Features	- Aquaform® Technology - Optimized Lens Geometry - No wetting agent, no surface treatment
UV Blocking	No
Dynamic Light Absorption	No
Visibility Tint	Yes (Sofblue®)
Inside-out Mark	No
Packaging, Pricing and Offers
Packaging Details	6 lenses per box, immersed in buffered 0.83% saline
Price Range	$49 - $60
Cost per Day	$0.27 - $0.33
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