AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® for Astigmatism
contact lenses are designed to provide comfortable, clear vision. Give your astigmatic patients outstanding comfort from day 1 to day 30.1-3
Comfort. Vision. Value.
Patients rated AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® a 9 out of 10 on initial insertion comfort4,5†
In a separate survey, 4 X more patients preferred AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® over their previous two-week or monthly replacement lenses6*
†Based on a survey of patients who tried the lenses for 1 month and used AOSEPT® PLUS or OPTI-FREE® Puremoist® for daily cleaning and disinfection
Dual stability is the key to successful contact lens wear for patients with astigmatism
Tear Film Stability + On-Eye Stability
†Based on a survey of patients who tried the lenses for 1 month and used AOSEPT® PLUS or OPTI-FREE® Puremoist® for daily cleaning and disinfection
THREE UNIQUE TECHNOLOGIES
SmartShield® Technology creates an ultra-thin protective layer to:
- Minimize the exposed silicone on the lens surface14,15
- Protect lenses from irritating deposits all month long7,8
- Help support a stable tear film and maintain wettability9,10
- AIR OPTIX® Brand contact lenses with SmartShield® Technology helps resist lens parameter changes from everyday use of cosmetics, hand creams and makeup removers16-18
SmartShield® Technology helps deliver superior overall lipid deposit resistance throughout the lens.2,7,9,19
HydraGlyde® Moisture Matrix Technology surrounds lenses in long-lasting surface moisture to help keep the lens surface hydrated20,21
*Based on an in vitro study wherein lens wettability was measured over time using the iDDrop System (p<0.01).
Precision Balance 8|4® Design is engineered to work with the eyes’ blinking mechanism, keeping lenses stabilized from day 1 to day 3012*
Rotational stability in just 30 seconds, and with every blink24*
- Scribe marks at 3, 6 and 9 o’clock
allow for flexible lens observation at multiple angles to ensure a precise fit12* - 5° of oscillation or less
with blink for reliable, consistent visual acuity12* - 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’clock25* - Stabilization points
88% of lenses stabilize with the 6 o'clock engraving within 5° of the 90° (180°) axis.25
*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 Astigmatism26
AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® for Astigmatism
- Dual stability
- Smartshield® Technology
- Precision Balance 8|4 Design
- Hydraglyde – Moisture Matrix
Digital device use and dryness often go hand in hand, but AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® can help
See how HydraGlyde® molecules and SmartShield® Technology work together, helping to provide your patients with long lasting lens surface moisture, and consistent 30-day comfort.1-3*
†Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA lenses.
To help your patients get the most from their contact lenses, recommend AOSEPT® PLUS with HydraGlyde® or OPTI-FREE® Puremoist®
AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® for Astigmatism Technical Specifications
Talk to your Alcon Business Development Manager to learn more about AIR OPTIX® Plus HydraGlyde® for Astigmatism.
AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde®
Give your patients outstanding comfort, from day 1 to day 30.1-3*
AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® Multifocal
Comfort1, and seamless vision at all distances for your presbyopic patients.27†
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA Lenses.
†Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA Lenses.
^Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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2. Based on a 30-day clinical study of 75 habitual lotrafilcon B lens wearers; Alcon data on file, 2017.
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4. Alcon data on file, 2017.
5. Daily Wear Comparison of Two Silicone Hyrodogel Lenses; CIBA VISION data on file, 2008.
6. Based on a survey in the US of 229 patients and 18 eye care professionals; Alcon data on file, 2017.
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11. Alcon data on file, 2015.
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13. Alcon data on file, 2015.
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19. Alcon data on file, 2016.
20. In vitro study over 16 hours to measure wetting substantivity; Alcon data on file, 2015.
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22. Alcon data on file, 2016.
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24. Alcon data on file, 2017. In a randomized, subject-masked clinical study at 11 sites with 83 subjects; significance demonstrated at the 0.05 level;
25. Alcon data on file, 2006.
26. Alcon data on file, 2005.
27. Alcon data on file, 2018.
