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Comfort. Vision. Value.
Patients rated AIR OPTIX®plus HydraGlyde® a 9 out of 10 on initial insertion comfort
Dual stability is the key to successful contact lens wear for patients with astigmatism
HydraGlyde®Moisture Matrix Technology surrounds lenses in long-lasting surface moisture to help keep the lens surface continuously hydrated
Precision Balance 8|4®Design is engineered to work with the eyes’ blinking mechanism, keeping lenses stabilized from day 1 to day 30
Digital device use and dryness often go hand in hand, but AIR OPTIX®plus HydraGlyde®can help
FROM THE #1 PRESCRIBED MONTHLY BRAND FAMILY
AIR OPTIX®Plus HydraGlyde®for Astigmatism contact lenses are designed to provide comfortable, clear vision
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA lenses.
**Based on a ProVoice Survey of ECPs from January 2019 - December 2019.
In a separate survey, 4x more patients preferred AIR OPTIX®plus HydraGlyde® over their previous two-week or monthly replacement lenses
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX®AQUA lenses.
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.
Precision Balance 8|4®Lens Design means two anchor points for stabilization, providing excellent visual acuity throughout the month.
Two unique technologies
SmartShield®Technology helps deliver superior overall cholesterol deposit resistance throughout the lens
SmartShield®Technology creates an ultra-thin protective layer to:
SmartShield Technology helps deliver superior overall cholesterol deposit resistance throughout the lens
• Minimize the exposed silicone
• Protect lenses from irritating deposits all month long
• Support a stable tear film and maintain wettability
• AIR OPTIX® Brand contact lenses with SmartShield® Technology helps resist lens parameter changes from everyday use of cosmetics, hand creams and makeup removers
Retains longer-lasting lens surface moisture after 16 hours of simulated wear.
Rotational stability in just 30 seconds, and with every blink
SCRIBE MARKS AT 3, 6 AND 9 O’CLOCK
allow for flexible lens observation at multiple angles to ensure a precise fit
with blink for reliable, consistent visual acuity
5° OF OSCILLATION OR LESS
provides optimal visual acuity
WIDE OPTIC ZONE
provides stability throughout 30 days of wear, a comfortable fit under the eyelid, and maximized Dk/t at 6 o’clock
UNIQUE PRECISION BALANCE 8|4® LENS DESIGN
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® for Astigmatism contact lenses.
See how HydraGlyde®Moisture Matrix and SmartShield®Technology work together, helping to provide your patients with long lasting surface moisture, and consistent 30-day comfort. *
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA lenses.
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
No refit required when upgrading from AIR OPTIX®for Astigmatism to AIR OPTIX®plus HydraGlyde®for Astigmatism
AIR OPTIX® for Astigmatism
AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® for Astigmatism
AIR OPTIX®Plus HydraGlyde®
Give your patients outstanding comfort, from day 1 to day 30.
AIR OPTIX®Plus HydraGlyde®Multifocal
Comfort, and seamless vision at all distances for your presbyopic patients.
*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA Lenses.
†Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX® AQUA Lenses.
Patient Instruction Booklet
AIR OPTIX®Plus HydraGlyde®for Astigmatism Package Insert
AIR OPTIX®Plus HydraGlyde®for Astigmatism product inserts and guidelines
Important information for AIR OPTIX® AQUA (lotrafilcon B) contact lenses: For daily wear or extended wear up to 6 nights for near/far-sightedness. Risk of serious eye problems (i.e., corneal ulcer) is greater for extended wear. In rare cases, loss of vision may result. Side effects like discomfort, mild burning or stinging may occur.
Important information for AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® (lotrafilcon B) contact lenses: For daily wear or extended wear up to 6 nights for near/far-sightedness. Risk of serious eye problems (i.e., corneal ulcer) is greater for extended wear. In rare cases, loss of vision may result. Side effects like discomfort, mild burning or stinging may occur.
Important information for AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® Astigmatism (lotrafilcon B) contact lenses: For daily wear or extended wear up to 6 nights for near/far-sightedness. Risk of serious eye problems (i.e., corneal ulcer) is greater for extended wear. In rare cases, loss of vision may result. Side effects like discomfort, mild burning or stinging may occur.
Important information for AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® Multifocal (lotrafilcon B) contact lenses: For daily wear or extended wear up to 6 nights for near/far-sightedness. Risk of serious eye problems (i.e., corneal ulcer) is greater for extended wear. In rare cases, loss of vision may result. Side effects like discomfort, mild burning or stinging may occur.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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2. Based on a 30-day clinical study of 75 habitual lotrafilcon B lens wearers; Alcon data on file, 2017.
3. Lemp J, Kern J. A comparison of real time and recall comfort assessments. Optom Vis Sci. 2016;93:E-abstract 165256.
4. Alcon data on file, 2019.
5. Alcon data on file, 2017.
6. Daily Wear Comparison of Two Silicone Hyrodogel Lenses; CIBA VISION data on file, 2008.
7. Based on a survey in the US of 229 patients and 18 eye care professionals; Alcon data on file, 2017.
8. Nash W, Gabriel M, Mowrey-McKee M. A comparison of various silicone hydrogel lenses; lipid and protein deposition as a result of daily wear. Optom Vis Sci. 2010;87:E-abstract 105110.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Guillon 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.
12. Alcon data on file, 2015.
13. 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.
14. Alcon data on file, 2015
15. Rex J, Perry S, Lemp J. Concentrations of silicon at silicone hydrogel contact lens surfaces. Poster presented at BCLA Clinical Conference; May 29-31, 2015; Liverpool, England.
16. Alcon data on file, 2013.
17. 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.
18. 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.
19. 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.
20. Alcon data on file, 2016.
21. In vitro study over 16 hours to measure wetting substantivity; Alcon data on file, 2015.
22. 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.
23. Alcon data on file, 2016.
24. 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.
25. In a randomized, subject-masked clinical study at 11 sites with 83 subjects; significance demonstrated at the 0.05 level; Alcon data on file, 2006.
26. Alcon data on file, 2005.
27. Alcon data on file, 2018.
28. 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.
29. 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.
30. Alcon data on file, 2008.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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*Based on clinical studies with AIR OPTIX®AQUA lenses.
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