O2 Optix

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Air Optix is a brand of breathable contact lenses made by Ciba Vision. They are soft contact lenses made from a silicone hydrogel material consisting of approximately 67% lotrafilcon B (except in Japan)[1], 33% water, and have a patented surface treatment to resist deposits for more comfortable lens wear. O2 Optix lenses are approved for daily wear and extended wear for up to six continuous nights.

Product details

Material: lotrafilcon B (except in Japan)[1]
Composition: silicone hydrogel
Diameter (mm): 14.2
Water content: 33%
Base curve (mm): 8.6
Handling tint: Light blue
Dk: 110
Dk/t: 108
Center thickness: 0.08mm @ -3.00D
Surface treatment: Plasma polymerization
Design: Aspheric; toric for astigmatism in some countries
Powers (spherical): +6.00D to -8.00D (in 0.25D steps) and -8.50D to -10.00D (in 0.50D steps)
Powers (toric for astigmatism): From plano to -6.00D in 0.25D steps, with cylinder powers of -0.75D and -1.25D and axes around-the-clock in 10° steps.
Wearing schedule: Daily wear / up to 6 nights continuous wear
Recommended replacement: Please consult your eye care professional for recommended replacement schedules

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Currently, in Japan the brand name O2 Optix is used for contact lenses made from a different silicone hydrogel material, lotrafilcon A. The information provided here is for lenses made from the lotrafilcon B material which is not currently commercialized in Japan.

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