Biofinity vs PureVision2 - Comparison
Biofinity and PureVision 2 are monthly replaceable silicone hydrogel lenses. While PureVision is a daily-wear lens, Biofinity can be worn up to 7 days continuously based on your eye doctor's approval. Biofinity is slightly stiffer, but lets more oxygen through than the PureVision lenses. The cost is similar and typically ranges from $35 to $45 per box.
Biofinity | PureVision2 | ||
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Manufacturer | CooperVision, Inc. part of The Cooper Companies Inc. | Bausch & Lomb Inc. | |
Release Date | 2007 | 2011 | |
Prescription Parameters | |||
Replacement Schedule | Monthly | Monthly | |
Wearing Details | Daily wear or up to 6 nights or 7 days extended wear | Daily wear or extended wear up to 30 days | |
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 | 8.6 mm | |
Diameters | 14.0 mm | 14.0 mm | |
Technical Parameters | |||
FDA Group | V | V | |
Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Comfilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Balafilcon A) | |
Lens Design | Aspherical | Aspherical | |
Wetting Agents | None | None | |
% of Material | 52% | 64% | |
% of Water | 48% | 36% | |
Center Thickness | 0.08 mm | 0.07 mm | |
Oxygen Transmission | 160 Dk/t | 130 Dk/t | |
Modulus | 0.75 MPa | 1.1 MPa | |
Other Features | |||
Special Features |
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UV Blocking | No | No | |
Dynamic Light Absorption | No | No | |
Visibility Tint | Yes (Sofblue®) | Yes (light blue) | |
Inside-out Mark | No | Unknown | |
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 | $35 - $50 | $30 - $53 | |
Cost per Day | $0.19 - $0.28 | $0.17 - $0.29 | |
Online Retailers | Special Deals | Special Deals |
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