AIR OPTIX® AQUA contact lenses are made of a highly breathable* material that allows nourishing oxygen to flow continuously through the lens for white, healthy-looking eyes.
Are o2 Optix discontinued?
Are Air Optix Aqua being discontinued? Air Optix Aqua are in the process of being discontinued, they will be replaced with a newer version called Air Optix Aqua plus Hydraglyde.
Are there breathable contact lenses?
AIR OPTIX ® NIGHT & DAY ® AQUA contact lenses. They are FDA-approved for up to 30 days and nights of continuous wear and are the most breathable* soft contact lenses available.
What is the difference between Air Optix and Air Optix HydraGlyde?
While the lens material and designs are identical, Air Optix plus Hydraglyde covers a wider sphere power range and features two technologies: SmartShield (which is also available in the Air Optix Aqua) and HydraGlyde. These technologies are promising longer lasting hydration and improved deposit resistance.
Can I sleep in my Air Optix colored contacts?
Both DAILIES® COLORS and AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses are for daily wear use only and must be removed when sleeping. DAILIES® COLORS contact lenses provide the convenience of single use, wear for a day and discard.
When was Air Optix released?
June 2014
AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses launched in the US in June 2014 with nine colors, ranging from subtle to vibrant.
Are Air Optix extended wear?
Air Optix Night & Day lenses are monthly disposable contact lenses which have been FDA approved for 30 days of continuous extended wear, which means they are approved to be slept in for 30 days continuously.
Do contact lenses stop oxygen?
Because contact lenses rest directly on the eye and cover the entire cornea (or, in the case of gas permeable contact lenses, part of the cornea), they decrease the amount of oxygen that reaches your eyes from the environment. A good oxygen supply is essential to keeping your eyes healthy.
How do eyes get oxygen when wearing contacts?
Hydrogel lenses do not allow substantial tear pumping under the lens. Rather, oxygen reaches the cornea by diffusing through the water in the lens itself. Thus, oxygen transmissibility is directly related to water content, with higher water content translating to higher levels of oxygen available to the eye.
Can I sleep in Air Optix plus HydraGlyde?
Can You Sleep in Air Optix HydraGlyde? You can also sleep in Air Optix HydraGlyde contact lenses for up to 6 nights, but you will need to confirm with your optician first to make sure this is appropriate.
What is better biofinity or Air Optix?
Air Optix Aqua from Alcon Inc. Biofinity lets more oxygen pass through the lens to your eye, is slightly thinner than Air Optix Aqua and covers a broader prescription range (from -12.0D to +8.00D). The average daily cost of both lenses is in a similar range.
Why choose O2 Optix contact lenses?
In fact, these lenses allow up to five times more oxygen to filter through and come into contact with your eyes in comparison to similar lenses. O2 Optix contacts provide you with all the comfort of a soft, disposable contact lens while still giving you the option to wear the lenses for extended periods of time.
What is the one month trial period for Air Optix® contact lenses?
For other AIR OPTIX ® contact lenses, the one-month trial refers to a recommended replacement schedule of up to 4 weeks, as determined by the eye care professional. Offer available at participating offices. **OPTI-FREE ® is the #1 selling multipurpose solution; CLEAR CARE ® is the #1 selling peroxide-based solution.
Why choose Air Optix®?
The AIR OPTIX ® family of breathable contact lenses lets you focus on your life, not your contact lenses. They provide clear vision and consistent comfort ††. Plus, the monthly replacement schedule is easy to remember. Longer-lasting lens surface moisture ‡ .
Why airair Optix ® Night & Day Aqua contact lenses?
AIR OPTIX ® NIGHT & DAY ® AQUA contact lenses give you and your eye doctor the option to create a custom wearing schedule that’s flexible with your busy lifestyle. FDA-approved for daily wear and up to 30 nights of continuous wear. § Allows the most oxygen through the lens of any available soft contact lens.
