AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® Multifocal

MONTHLY MULTIFOCAL CONTACT LENSES FOR PEOPLE WITH PRESBYOPIA

  • Crisp and clear vision near and far
  • Consistent comfort from day 1 to 3013
  • Constant protection from irritating deposits for long-lasting comfort14

 

AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® Multifocal pack shot

 

ABOUT AIR OPTIX® PLUS HYDRAGLYDE® MULTIFOCAL

CRISP AND CLEAR VISION NEAR AND FAR4

Read your smartphone, watch TV or work on your computer – all without switching your vision correction. These lenses are specifically designed to work together with your eyes to provide precise vision, with an uninterrupted range of focus, near through far.

 

CONSISTENT COMFORT FROM DAY 1 TO 3013

Contact lenses should feel comfortable the entire time you are wearing them. Thanks to the HydraGlyde® Moisture Matrix, your lens will be continuously hydrated throughout the day17 to provide long-lasting comfort16. In fact, 9 out of 10 wearers agree that they provide overall comfort throughout the day17.

 

CONSTANT PROTECTION FROM IRRITATING DEPOSITS FOR LONGER WEARING COMFORT14

Dryness and discomfort should never be part of your contact lens-wearing experience. That’s why AIR OPTIX® contact lenses feature SmartShield® Technology that helps protect your lenses from irritating deposits for longer wearing comfort, all month long14.

TIP: Use OPTI-FREE® PureMoist® or AOSEPT® PLUS with HydraGlyde® to care for your AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® contact lenses and add extra hours of comfortable wear§, §§, 22, 32-34.

Woman wearing contact lenses seeing near, intermediate and far

 

 

  • People with presbyopia wearing monthy replacement lenses
  • Wearers of monthly replacement lenses looking for consistent comfort all day, every day12
  • Wearers of monthly replacement lenses looking to help protect the lenses from irritating deposits for long wearing comfort, all month long14


CONSULT A PROFESSIONAL

If you have any questions about whether AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® Multifocal contact lenses are right for you, please consult your optician.

 

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YOU MIGHT BE WONDERING

    WHAT IS PRESBYOPIA?

    Presbyopia is a natural condition that impacts all of us and makes it harder to see and read things close-up. Over time, our eyes lose some of their elasticity. With this, they lose some of their ability to change focus for different distances. The loss is gradual. Contact lenses are now becoming a popular choice for presbyopia.

     

    WHAT ARE MONTHLY CONTACT LENSES?

    Monthly contact lenses are designed to be worn daily for up to one month. They are usually sold in a pack of 3 or 6 lenses. Each lens comes in an individual small blister pack. You remove the lens from the pack, apply it to your eye, wear them throughout the day, remove them in the evening and clean them. Some monthly contact lenses, like AIR OPTIX® NIGHT&DAY® AQUA are also suited for continuous wear; you can wear them for up to 30 days and nights without removing them†† . You should always check with your optician to check you are suitable for these lenses.

     

    HOW LONG CAN I WEAR A PAIR OF MONTHLY CONTACT LENSES?

    As the name suggests, monthly contact lenses should be worn for a maximum of 1 month. In all cases, we advise wearers to carefully follow the recommendations as advised by your optician.

     

    HOW DO I CARE FOR MY MONTHLY CONTACT LENSES

    Monthly contact lenses need to be cleaned after wearing with a contact lens care solution, and stored in a contact lens case.

     

    HOW OFTEN DO I NEED TO HAVE AN EYE CHECK-UP?

    It’s normal for your vision to change over time and over the decades. Please consult your optician to have your eyes checked regularly. A yearly check-up is recommended.

     

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      * Eye exam may be required. Professional fees may apply. Only your optician can determine if contact lenses are right for you. Parental consent is required for those under the age of 16.

       

      ** Dk/t=138 @ -3.00D (AIR OPTIX AQUA), Dk/t=108 @ -3.00D (AIR OPTIX for ASTIGMATISM)

       

      *** Dk/t=175 @ -3.00D. Compared to any monthly reusable lens.

       

      † Most breathable daily disposable lens dk/t=156 @ -3.00D. Compared to any branded daily disposable lens

       

      †† AIR OPTIX® NIGHT & DAY® AQUA lenses are approved for daily wear and for up to 30 nights continuous wear. Not everyone can wear lenses for a full 30 nights. Please consult your optician.

       

      § On average. Based on a subset of patients from a larger clinical trial that used AIR OPTIX AQUA contact lenses and OPTI-FREE pureMoist in combination. Results at Day 30.

       

      §§ On average compared to habitual lens care. Based on a subset of patients from a larger clinical trial that used AIR OPTIX AQUA contact lenses and AOSEPT PLUS with HydraGlyde in combination. Results at Day 30.

       

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