Frequently Asked Questions about AIR OPTIX® COLORS Contact Lenses
- Q: What are AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses?
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AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses are designed to enhance dark or light eyes, with a completely natural effect and can be prescribed with or without vision correction. They are made with a unique, smooth surface and feature a technology that combines 3 colors in 1 to blend naturally with the color of your eye, so you can experience a new look that can be subtle or vibrant.
- Q: Do I need a prescription to wear AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses?
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Yes. Contact lenses are medical devices that should be fitted by a licensed eye care professional, even for people who do not need vision correction. AIR OPTIX® COLORS Color Studio offers a virtual experience with 9 different color contact lenses available to try on, making it an easy way to find the color that best fits you.
- Q: What prescriptions are available for AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses?
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Your eye care professional can determine the contact lens and correction that are best for you. The quick contact lens snapshot below includes all available prescriptions.
AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses product informationMaterial: Lotrafilcon BWater Content: 33%Diameter: 14.2 mmBase curve: 8.6 mmDk/t: 110, 138 @ -3.00DSurface: Permanent plasma technologyPowers: Plano to -6.00D (0.25D steps), -6.00D to -8.00D (-0.50D steps)DESIGNCenter thickness: 0.08 mm @
-3.00DWearing schedule: Daily wear onlyRecommended replacement schedule: MonthlyRecommended lens care: OPTI-FREE® PureMoist® Multi-Purpose
Disinfecting Solution or CLEAR CARE® Cleaning & Disinfection Solution - Q: What makes AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses different from FreshLook® Color contact lenses?
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Both color contact lens brands share the 3-in-1 Color Technology; however, AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses are made of the same material as AIR OPTIX® AQUA contact lenses, the #1 monthly replacement contact lenses.2 AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses are six times more breathable* than the leading color contact lenses3, for healthy-looking and healthy-feeling eyes.
- Q: How do I care for my AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses?
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Proper contact lens care is important, but not difficult. AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses should be removed and cleaned daily. For best results, we recommend OPTI-FREE® PureMoist® Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution to care for your AIR OPTIX® COLORS contact lenses. For helpful tips, click on Storing and Cleaning Contact Lenses. Please consult the Frequently Asked Questions section for general information about contact lens care and wear.
- 2. Based on third-party, 12-month report ending Dec. 2013; Alcon data on file.
- 3. Based on the ratio of lens oxygen transmissibilities, Alcon data on file, 2013.