Air Optix Aqua versus Acuvue Oasys
Though` Acuvue Oasys is the world’s leading brand of contact lenses, Air Optix Aqua has no less impressive features. Air Optix Aqua scores on price as this is a monthly replacement lens, compared to the 1-2 week replacement schedule of Oasys. There is a huge range of fluctuation of Air Optix at online retailers. Some clever online research can save you a lot of money on Air Optix. There is no information about the UV blocking parameters for Air Optix Aqua, an area where Acuvue Oasys scores. Finally, Oasys comes in multiple base curves and covers a wider power range whereas Air Optix Aqua is available both as a multifocal and toric lens.
Air Optix Rebate Information:
CIBA Vision offered the Air Optix Aqua wearers a special rebate in 2010. However, the rebate closed on December 31, 2010. While the rebate period is over, you are advised to check up some of the popular contact lens retailer sites such as ACLens and disocuntlenses.com, and check up if they are continuing to offer rebate. Buying online is easy and convenient plus you can find great deals and rebates from online stores due to fierce competition.
Maintenance of Air Optix Aqua lenses:
• DISINFECT your lenses each time they are removed.
• Your eye care professional should choose the lens care system most suitable for you.
• Buy and use only those soft contact lens care products recommended by the manufacturer.
• Do not use heat or any product designed for hard or rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses.
• Your hands must be clean, washed and dried before handling your Air Optix Aqua contact lenses.
• Saline does not have anti-microbial properties. Do not store your lens in “saline only” solution when you go to bed.
• Never re-use the solution in your lens case.
• Never use solutions that are past their expiry date.
• Your lens case must be kept scrupulously clean and dry. For this, regularly clean the case with sterile saline solution or fresh lens care solution before drying it.
• Replace your lens case regularly.
• In the condition of neglecting to wear your Air Optix Aqua contact lenses for a few days, see that your lenses are clean and disinfected before wearing them.
When not to wear your Air Optix Aqua lenses
In certain situations, your health or environment may not be conducive to contact lens wear. They include:
• Allergy, inflammation, infection or irritation in or around the eye or eyelids.
• Periods of poor health, such as severe colds or influenza.
• The use of some medications, including eye medication.
• Inadequate tear film (dry eyes).
• Extremely dry or dusty air that make wearing contact lenses uncomfortable.
• Water sports without the use of goggles.
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