AIR OPTIX™ Plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism contact lenses are designed to provide comfortable, clear vision
From the #1 prescribed monthly brand family
Give your astigmatic patients outstanding
comfort from day 1 to day 301-3*
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA lenses.
**Based on a ProVoice Survey of ECPs from January 2019 - December 2019.
Dual stability is the key to succesful contact lens wear for patients with astigmatism
Tear Film Stability + On-Eye Stability
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA lenses.
‡Based on a survey of patients who tried the lenses for 1 month and used OPTI-FREE™Puremoist™ for daily cleaning and disinfection.
Two Unique Technologies
SmartShield™ Technology helps deliver superior overall cholesterol deposit resistance throughout the lens5,8-10
SmartShield™ Technology creates an ultra-thin protective layer to:
- Minimize the exposed silicone on the lens surface
- Protect lenses from irritating deposits all month long
- Help support a stable tear film and maintain wettability
- AIR OPTIX™ Brand contact lenses with SmartShield™ Technology helps resist lens parameter changes from everyday use of cosmetics, hand creams and makeup removers
SmartShield™ Technology helps deliver superior overall cholesterol deposit resistance throughout the lens.5,8-10
*Overall superior cholesterol deposti resistance of Air Optix® plus Hydraglyde® contact lenses, as compared to ACUVUE^ OASYS^ Lenses, PureVision^ lenses, Biofinity^ lenses and Avaira^ lenses, lenses worn daily for the manufacturer-recommended replacement period. CLEAR CARE® PLUS Cleaning & Disinfecting Solution used for cleaning and disinfection. all differences between AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® contact lenses and competitive brands statistically significant (p<0.05).
HydraGlyde™ Moisture Matrix Technology surrounds lenses in
long-lasting surface moisture to help keep the lens surface hydrated14,15
*Based on in vitro testing on sphere lenses soaked in phosphate-buffered saline solution for 16 hours; n=10 lenses analyzed per brand. + p<0.05 vs. all comparator lenses.
Precision Balance 8|4™ Design is engineered to work with the eyes’ blinking mechanism, keeping lenses stabilized from day 1 to day 3013*
Rotational stability in just 30 seconds, and with every blink25*
- Scribe marks at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock
allow for flexible lens observation at multiple angles to ensure a precise fit13* - 5° of oscillation or less
with blink for reliable, consistent visual acuity13* - Wide optic zone
provides optimal visual acuity13* - Unique precision balance 8/4™ lens design
provides stability throughout 30 days of wear, a comfortable fit under the eyelid, and maximized Dk/t at 6 o’clock26*
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® for Astigmatism contact lenses.
No refit required when upgrading from AIR OPTIX™ for Astigmatism to AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism
AIR OPTIX™ for Astigmatism
- Dual Stability
- Smartshield™ Technology
- Precision Balance 8/4 Design
AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism
- Dual stability
- Smartshield™ Technology
- Precision Balance 8/4 Design
- Hydraglyde – Moisture Matrix
To help your patients get the most from their contact lenses, recommend OPTI-FREE™ Puremoist™
AIR OPTIX™ Plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism Technical Specifications
Talk to your Alcon representative to learn more about AIR OPTIX™ Plus HydraGlyde™ for Astigmatism .
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