AIR OPTIX™ plus HydgraGlyde™ for Astigmatism
Toric contact lenses
Get outstanding contact lens comfort, clear vision, and outstanding value, even if you have astigmatism
AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism contact lenses provide outstanding comfort* in a reusable monthly replacement lens. With exclusive SmartShield® Technology, an ultra-thin protective layer shields your lenses from irritating deposits.1-3 Plus, our HydraGlyde™ Moisture Matrix attracts and retains long-lasting lens surface moisture.4-6 So you’ll have a comfortable wearing experience from Day 1 to Day 30.7-9*
Why you’ll like AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism
- AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism is a reusable lens, which makes these contact lenses easy on your wallet
- Provides clear consistent vision, even with astigmatism10,11†
- PRECISION BALANCE 8|4® Lens Design keeps lenses stable and helps you see clearly10
- Exclusive SMARTSHIELD® Technology features an ultra-thin protective layer to shield lenses from irritating deposits1-3
- HydraGlyde™ Moisture Matrix attracts and retains lens surface moisture4-6
- Easy-to-remember monthly replacement schedule
FAQs
AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism monthly replacement contact lenses are toric contact lenses that correct astigmatism while providing overall consistent and stable vision.10,11† Plus, AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism contact lenses give you comfort that lasts for up to 30 days.7-9* If you have astigmatism, talk to your optician about AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism contact lenses with exclusive SmartShield® Technology.
Contact lenses for astigmatism sometimes rotate during blinks which may cause blurry vision. AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism lenses feature Alcon's proprietary PRECISION BALANCE 8|4® Lens Design to keep contact lenses stabilized in place and help you see clearly.10
There is an AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism contact lens for almost every astigmatic patient. Your eye doctor can determine the prescription that’s best for you.
*Based on a clinical study with AIR OPTIX® AQUA, AIR OPTIX® for Astigmatism, and AIR OPTIX® AQUA MULTIFOCAL Contact lenses.
†Based on a clinical study with AIR OPTIX® for Astigmatism contact lenses.
References:
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2. Nash W, Gabriel M, Mowrey-McKee. A comparison of various silicone hydrogel lenses; lipid and protein deposition as a result of daily wear. Optom Vis Sci.2010;87:E-abstract 105110.
3. Lemp J, Kern J. On-eye performance of lotrafilcon B lenses packaged with a substantive wetting agent. Poster presented at Optometry's Meeting, the Annual Meeting of the American Optometric Association; June 21-25, 2017; Washington, D.C.
4. In vitro study over 16 hours to measure wetting substantivity; Alcon data on file, 2015.
5. Muya L, Lemp J, Kern JR, Sentell KB, Lane J, Perry SS. Impact of packaging saline wetting agents on wetting substantivity and lubricity. Invest Opthalmol Vis Sci. 2016;57:E- abstract 1463.
6. Tucker R, Lemp J, Guillon M. In vitro and on eye wettability of lotrafilcon B lenses packaged with a substantive wetting agent. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2017;58: ARVO E-Abstract 3070.
7. Eiden SB, Davis R, Bergenske P. Prospective study of lotrafilcon B lenses comparing 2 versus 4 weeks of wear for objective and subjective measures of health, comfort and vision. Eye & Contact Lens. 2013;39(4):290-294.
8. Based on a 30-day clinical study of 75 habitual lotrafilcon B lens wearers; Alcon data on file, 2017.
9. Lemp J, Kern J. A comparison of real time and recall comfort assessments. Optom Vis Sci. 2016;93:Eabstract 165256.
10. In a randomized, subject-masked, multi-site clinical study with over 150 patients; significance demonstrated at the 0.05 level; Alcon data on file, 2005.
11. Luensmann D, Schaeffer JL, Rumney NJ, Stanberry A, Walsh K, Jones L. Spectacle prescriptions review to determine prevalence of ametropia and coverage of frequent replacement soft toric contact lenses. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2018;41(5):412-420.
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