AIR OPTIX® Plus HydraGlyde® for Astigmatism Contact Lenses
Are Designed to Provide Comfortable, Clear Vision
Give Your Astigmatic Patients Consistent Comfort from Day 1 to Day 301,2*
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA lenses.
Comfort. Vision. Value.
Patients rated AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® a 9 out of 10 on initial insertion comfort3*
In a separate survey, 4x more patients preferred AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® over their previous two-week or monthly replacement lenses4†
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA lenses.
†Based on a survey of patients (n=229) who tried the lenses for 1 month and used CLEAR CARE® 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
SmartShield® Technology to help resist deposits, support a stable tear film and maintain wettability for longer lasting lens surface moisture.5-7*
Precision Balance 8|4® Lens Design means two anchor points for stabilization, providing excellent visual acuity throughout the month.8,9
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA lenses.
Two Unique Technologies
SmartShield® Technology Helps Deliver Superior Overall Cholesterol Deposit Resistance Throughout the Lens5-7
SmartShield® Technology Creates an Ultra-thin Protective Layer to:
- Minimize the exposed silicone on the lens surface7
- Protect lenses from irritating deposits all month long5,6
- Support a stable tear film and maintain wettability6,7
- AIR OPTIX® Brand contact lenses with SmartShield® Technology helps resist lens parameter changes from everyday use of cosmetics, hand creams and makeup removers10-12
SmartShield® Technology Helps Deliver Superior Overall Cholesterol Deposit Resistance Throughout the Lens.5-7
*Overall superior cholesterol deposit 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 hydrated13,14
Retain longer-lasting lens surface moisture after 16 hours of simulated wear.15-17*
*Based on ex vivo iDDrop System testing on TOTAL30® lenses worn 30 days (p<0.05). ACUVUE VITA, ACUVUE OASYS, Biofinity and ULTRA contact lenses tested out of pack. All out of pack lenses were tested in an identical manner, soaked in a PBS (phosphate-buffered saline solution) for 16 hours plus/minus 2 hours (p<0.05).
Precision Balance 8 | 4® Design is engineered to work with the eyes’ blinking mechanism, keeping lenses stabilized from day 1 to 308,9,18*
Rotational stability in just 30 seconds, and with every blink19*
SCRIBE MARKS AT 3, 6 AND 9 O’CLOCK
allow for flexible lens observation at multiple angles to ensure a precise fit18*
5o OF OSCILLATION OR LESS
with blink for reliable, consistent visual acuity9*
WIDE OPTIC ZONE
provides optimal visual acuity9*
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’clock18*
*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 Astigmatism20
To Help Your Patients Get the Most From Their Contact Lenses, Recommend CLEAR CARE® PLUS and OPTI-FREE® Puremoist®
AIR OPTIX® Plus HydraGlyde® for Astigmatism Contact Lenses Product Information
AIR OPTIX® PLUS HYDRAGLYDE®
Give your patients consistent comfort, from day 1 to day 30.1,2*
AIR OPTIX® PLUS HYDRAGLYDE® MULTIFOCAL
Comfort, and seamless vision at all distances for your presbyopic patients.22,23*
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA Lenses.
^Trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
References:
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2. Lemp J, Kern J. A comparison of real time and recall comfort assessments. Optom Vis Sci. 2016;93:E-abstract 165256.
3. Daily Wear Comparison of Two Silicone Hydrogel Lenses; CIBA VISION data on file, 2008.
4. Based on a survey in the US of 229 patients and 20 eye care professionals; Alcon data on file, 2017.
5. Nash W, Gabriel M. Ex vivo analysis of cholesterol deposition for commercially available silicone hydrogel contact lenses using a fluorometric enzymatic assay. Eye Contact Lens. 2014;40(5):277-282.
6. 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, DC.
7. Guillan M, Maissa C, Wong S, Patel K, Lemp J. Tear film dynamics over silicone hydrogel contact lenses with different lipid deposition profiles. Optom Vis Sci. 2014;91:E-abstract 145196.
8. Alcon data on file, 2006.
9. 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.
10. Luensmann D, van Doorn K, May C, Srinivasan S, Jones L. Physical Dimension and Optical Assessment of Currently Marketed Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses After Exposure to Cosmetics. American Academy of Optometry, San Antonio, USA, 2018.
11. Luensmann D, Yu M, Yang J, Srinivasan S, Jones L. Impact of cosmetics on the physical dimension and optical performance of silicone hydrogel contact lenses. Eye Contact Lens. 2015;41(4):218-227.
12. Srinivasan S, Otchere H, Yu M, Yang J, Luensmann D, Jones L. Impact of cosmetics on the surface properties of silicone hydrogel contact lenses. Eye Contact Lens. 2015;41(4):228-235.
13. Tucker C, Lemp J, Guillan M. In vitro and on eye wettability of lotrafilcon B lenses packaged with a substantive wetting agent; Alcon data on file, 2017.
14. Muya L, Lemp J, Kern JR, Sentell KB, Lane J, Perry SS. Impact of packaging saline wetting agents on wetting substantivity and lubricity. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2016;57:E-abstract 1463.
15. Alcon data on file, 2014.
16. Alcon data on file, 2016.
17. Alcon data on file, 2020.
18. Alcon data on file, 2014.
19. In a randomized, subject-masked clinical study at 11 sites with 83 subjects; significance demonstrated at the 0.05 level; CIBA VISION data on file, 2006.
20. Manoj V, Brobst A, DeCenzo-Verbeten T, et al. Axis orientation comparison of lotrafilcon B for astigmatism contact lenses with different packaging solutions. Poster presented at: British Contact Lens Association (BCLA) Asia. September 18-19, 2018. Singapore.
21. Jones L, Noel BA, Gonzalez-Meijome J, Lally J, et al. The TFOS international workshop on contact lens discomfort: report of the contact lens materials, design, and care subcommittee. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2013;54:TFOS37-TFOS70. DOl:10.1167/iovs.13-13215.
22. Alcon data on file, 2008.
23. Alcon data on file, 2008.
Important safety information
See product instructions for complete wear, care and safety information. 
