O2 Optix

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O2OPTIX is a brand of highly breathable contact lenses made by CIBA Vision. They are soft contact lenses made from a silicone hydrogel material consisting of approximately 67% lotrafilcon B, 33% water, and have a patented surface treatment to resist deposits for more comfortable lens wear. O2OPTIX lenses are approved for daily wear and extended wear for up to six continuous nights.

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Material: lotrafilcon B
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

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[1] Currently, in Japan the brand name O2OPTIX 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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