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AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™


AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ contact lenses are great for those who want a simple reusable monthly replacement lens that is always there for you.

 

AIR OPTIX plus HydraGlyde contact lens pack

Get outstanding value on outstanding comfort

 

These outstanding lenses feature our exclusive SmartShield® Technology to help protect your lenses from irritating deposits1-3, while HydraGlyde™ Moisture Matrix attracts and retains long-lasting lens surface moisture4-6.

 

So you can wear AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ contact lenses comfortably from Day 1 to Day 307,8*. And you only need to replace them once a month.

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Why you’ll like AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™

 

  • AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ is a reusable lens, which makes these contact lenses easy on your wallet
  • Outstanding vision that’s there for you
  • Exclusive SmartShield® Technology features an ultra-thin protective layer to help shield contact lenses from irritating deposits1-3
  • HydraGlyde™ Moisture Matrix attracts and retains lens surface moisture to help keep lenses continuously hydrated throughout the day4-6
  • Provides long-lasting lens surface moisture7,8*
  • Easy-to-remember monthly replacement schedule
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Find an Optometrist Near Me

 

A regular annual eye exam with an optometrist is important as prescriptions can change at any time. Make sure your eyes stay healthy and visit your local eye care professional.

FAQs

    AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ brand contact lenses are made with a highly breathable material that allows nourishing oxygen to flow continuously through the lens. They are the first and only contact lens brand to bring together our exclusive SmartShield® Technology to help protect lenses from irritating deposits1-3, plus HydraGlyde™ Moisture Matrix technology to help support long-lasting lens surface moisture.4-6

    AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ brand monthly replacement contact lenses feature SmartShield® Technology and HydraGlyde™ Moisture Matrix technology to help support long-lasting lens surface moisture4-6 and deposit protection1-3. They are the first and only contact lens brand to bring our two advanced technologies together.

    Your eye care professional can determine the contact lens and correction needs that are best for you.

    AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ contact lenses provide outstanding end-of-day comfort from Day 1 to Day 307,8*. However, AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ contact lenses are monthly replacement lenses, which means these lenses should be replaced once a month with a fresh pair. AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ contact lenses are indicated for daily wear or extended wear for up to 6 nights. Remember to always follow your eye doctor’s recommendation on how to wear and care for your AIR OPTIX™ plus HydraGlyde™ lenses and follow the product directions for use.

    *Based on a clinical study with AIR OPTIX® AQUA, AIR OPTIX® for Astigmatism, and AIR OPTIX® AQUA MULTIFOCAL Contact lenses.

     

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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. Lemp J, Muya L, Driver-Scott A, Alvord L. A comparison of two methods for assessing wetting substantivity. Poster presented at: 2016 Global Specialty Lens Symposium (GSLS); January 21-24, 2016; Las Vegas, NV.

    5. Marx S, Sickenberger W. Wettability of different silicone hydrogel lens materials and blister solutions measured using non-invasive keratographic drying up time (NIK-DUT). Optom Vis Sci. 2016;93:E-abstract 165113.

    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. Lemp J, Guillon M, Wang C-H, Patel K, Gupta R, Patel A. Fitting Success of Lotrafilcon B Lenses With Different Packaging Solutions. BCLA poster abstract, June 2017.; Lemp J, Kern J. A comparison of real time and recall comfort assessments. Optom Vis Sci. 2016;93:E-abstract 165256.