Looking for a new contact lens provider that has a reputation for comfort and customer support? Air Optix is one of the top brands in the contact lens industry, made by Ciba Vision. Air Optix contacts 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.
Air Optix currently offers six different types of contact lenses. These are: Air Optix Aqua, Air Optix Aqua Multifocal, Air Optix Colors, Air Optix for Astigmatism, Air Optix Night and Day Aqua, and AirOptix plus Hydraglyde.
Air Optix Reviews Analyzed:
The following table looks at several popular Air Optix reviews by model on Lens.com. We decided to use Lens.com for this analysis because of the number of reviews available and the credibility that their reviews are known to have.
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The fact that Air Optix has a 9.9/10 rating with 148 reviews is impressive. Clearly, Air Optix is a top performing and established brand. Air Optix Night & Day has the most reviews (over 50) and is Air Optix’s most commonly used contact lens brand; meanwhile, Air Optix Aqua, Air Optix for Astigmatism, and Air Optix Multifocal all have over 30 reviews, making them the next three most popular choices (based on the needs of specific customers). Air Optix Hydraglyde only has one review, likely due to that that it is a newer offering, and Air Optix Colors has no reviews because colored contacts are a less common customer choice overall.
Air Optix Features:
Every brand of contact lenses has invested in different contact technologies, which impacts the overall feel and experience of the lens. Air Optix touts a few major benefits that help distinguish them from other brands.
The first technology Air Optix talks about is their SmartShield® Technology. According to their website, “SmartShield creates an ultra-thin protective layer to help shield your lenses from irritating deposits all month long.” For this reason, Air Optix is particularly strong in the category of extended wear contacts.
Another benefit to SmartShield is the ability of this technology to keep moisture in the lens which is critical for any extended wear brand to fight against dry eyes and to feel comfortable.
The second technology, Air Optix has invested in, is a unique approach to make their lens as breathable as possible. Air Optix is commonly noted as one of the most comfortable contacts, for dry eyes and a big reason for this is their combination of breathable material, as well as the ability of the lens to keep moisture in.
Air Optix Lenses:
Air Optix Aqua:
Deposits such debris and lipids can build up on your contact lenses, causing them to feel dry and less comfortable over time.
AIR OPTIX® AQUA contact lenses feature SmartShield® Technology, which creates an ultra-thin protective layer to help shield your lenses from irritating deposits and provide consistent comfort all month long. In addition, AIR OPTIX® AQUA contact lenses are made of a highly breathable material that allows nourishing oxygen to flow continuously through the lens for white, healthy-looking eyes.
Air Optix Night and Day Aqua:
Always on the go? Forget to take out your lenses after a long day? AIR OPTIX® NIGHT & DAY® AQUA contact lenses give you and your eye doctor the option to create a custom wearing schedule that’s flexible with your busy lifestyle. Some of the basic features:
- FDA-approved for daily wear and up to 30 nights of continuous wear.
- Allows the most oxygen through the lens of any available soft contact lens.
- Contact lens brand most recommended by eye doctors for patients who sleep in their lenses.
- Enjoy clear vision and comfortable contact lens wear at any hour of the day.
Air Optix Aqua Multifocal:
The Unique Precision Profile® design of AIR OPTIX® AQUA Multifocal contact lenses allows for a range of prescription strengths to blend across the lens. It works with your eyes’ natural function for uninterrupted clear vision, near through far. Some of the basic features include:
- Clear vision at all distances, near through far.
- Smooth transition between a wide range of distances.
- Comfort throughout the wearing period.
Air Optix Colors:
AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses create a beautiful look that blends naturally with any eye color— whether you have dark eyes or light, whether you need vision correction or not. These breathable contact lenses provide stunning eye color and outstanding comfort. Plus, their monthly replacement schedule is easy to remember.
AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses are also made with the unique SmartShield® Technology, which creates an ultra-thin protective layer to help shield your lenses from irritating deposits and provide consistent comfort all month long.
Air Optix for Astigmatism:
Having astigmatism does not mean you have to settle for dryness, discomfort and blurred vision. AIR OPTIX® for Astigmatism contact lenses are specially designed with two unique technologies to give you clear vision and consistent comfort. Some of the basic features include:
- Consistent comfort without compromise.
- Consistently clear vision.
- Outstanding visual acuity.
AirOptix plus Hydraglyde.
AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde® contact lenses bring together two advanced technologies designed to provide long-lasting lens surface moisture and deposit protection. These technologies are martShield® to protect against irritating deposits andHydraGlyde® to maintain a moist surface throughout the day.