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O2 Optix is a brand of breathable contact lenses made by Ciba Vision. They are soft contact lenses made from a silicone hydrogel material consisting of approximately 67% lotrafilcon B (except in Japan)[1], 33% water, and have a patented surface treatment to resist deposits for more comfortable lens wear. O2 Optix lenses are approved for daily wear and extended wear for up to six continuous nights.
[edit] Product details
| Material: |
lotrafilcon B (except in Japan)[1] |
| Composition: |
silicone hydrogel |
| Diameter (mm): |
14.2 |
| Water content: |
33% |
| Base curve (mm): |
8.6 |
| Handling tint: |
Light blue |
| Dk: |
110 |
| Dk/t: |
138 |
| Center thickness: |
0.08mm @ -3.00D |
| Surface treatment: |
Plasma polymerization |
| Design: |
Aspheric; toric for astigmatism in some countries |
| Powers (spherical): |
+6.00D to -8.00D (in 0.25D steps) and -8.50D to -10.00D (in 0.50D steps) |
| Powers (toric for astigmatism): |
From plano to -6.00D in 0.25D steps, with cylinder powers of -0.75D and -1.25D and axes around-the-clock in 10° steps. |
| Wearing schedule: |
Daily wear / up to 6 nights continuous wear |
| Recommended replacement: |
Please consult your eye care professional for recommended replacement schedules |
[edit] References
- ^ a b Currently, in Japan the brand name O2 Optix is used for contact lenses made from a different silicone hydrogel material, lotrafilcon A. The information provided here is for lenses made from the lotrafilcon B material which is not currently commercialized in Japan.
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