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.

[edit] Product details

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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• German Product Page
• Japan Product WPage
• Poland Product Page
• Air Optix Consumer Information - Additional Independent Product Information including Product Reviews

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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.