O2 Optix and Air Optix the same

troyohchatter · #1 (**permalink**) 12-29-2009, 09:33 AM

http://www.lens101.com/o2-optix/90763-confirmed-02-optix-air-optix-aqua.html

Trixie · #2 (**permalink**) 12-29-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by troyohchatter

http://www.lens101.com/o2-optix/90763-confirmed-02-optix-air-optix-aqua.html

So you posted a link to another one of your posts here on Lens 101?

NYGiants · #3 (**permalink**) 01-28-2010, 10:09 AM

Hi everybody.

I've seen some posts here that claim that O2 Optix contact lenses are the same as Air Optix Aqua. I wrote to CIBAvision to see if they could clear this up, and here is part of the answer I received.

"Good afternoon,
The difference between the two lenses is:
The Air Optix Aqua features our AQUA Moisture System, which includes a unique moisture agent that helps lubricate the lens for initial comfort, a patented lens material that helps maintain moisture by minimizing the rate of lens dehydration for comfort all day, and an ultra-smooth surface with superior wettability and excellent deposit resistance for comfort every day."

Notice the words "unique" and "patented." Someone said that there was nothing to indicate that there was anything special about either one of these lenses, but there's the word "unique" right there.

I suggest that if there are any more questions on this issue they should be directed to CIBAvision. Here's their email address: tccr.atlanta@cibavision.com

I hope that clears up the confusion about these two lenses.

Trixie · #4 (**permalink**) 02-22-2010, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by NYGiants

Hi everybody.

I've seen some posts here that claim that O2 Optix contact lenses are the same as Air Optix Aqua. I wrote to CIBAvision to see if they could clear this up, and here is part of the answer I received.

"Good afternoon,
The difference between the two lenses is:
The Air Optix Aqua features our AQUA Moisture System, which includes a unique moisture agent that helps lubricate the lens for initial comfort, a patented lens material that helps maintain moisture by minimizing the rate of lens dehydration for comfort all day, and an ultra-smooth surface with superior wettability and excellent deposit resistance for comfort every day."

Notice the words "unique" and "patented." Someone said that there was nothing to indicate that there was anything special about either one of these lenses, but there's the word "unique" right there.

I suggest that if there are any more questions on this issue they should be directed to CIBAvision. Here's their email address: tccr.atlanta@cibavision.com

I hope that clears up the confusion about these two lenses.

Thanks for the link and the clarification, NYGiants. I too hope we can put this to rest.

NYGiants · #5 (**permalink**) 03-18-2010, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Trixie

Thanks for the link and the clarification, NYGiants. I too hope we can put this to rest.

Well, so far not reply from the one who started this thread.

Trixie · #6 (**permalink**) 04-05-2010, 09:47 AM

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Originally Posted by NYGiants

Well, so far not reply from the one who started this thread.

Yeah, it's been about four months so far since we've heard from troyohchatter in this thread.

Unclelar · #7 (**permalink**) 11-01-2010, 10:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Trixie

Yeah, it's been about four months so far since we've heard from troyohchatter in this thread.

So I guess we're done huh? Air Optix Aqua and O2 Optix are not the same lens?

NYGiants · #8 (**permalink**) 11-12-2010, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Unclelar

So I guess we're done huh? Air Optix Aqua and O2 Optix are not the same lens?

No, they're not, at least as far as the Air Optix Aqua's "unique moisture agent" and "patented lens material" are concerned.

Wheatgrass · #9 (**permalink**) 09-30-2011, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by NYGiants

No, they're not, at least as far as the Air Optix Aqua's "unique moisture agent" and "patented lens material" are concerned.

Thanks, NYGiants.

vanessakogut · #10 (**permalink**) 11-14-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NYGiants

Hi everybody.

I've seen some posts here that claim that O2 Optix contact lenses are the same as Air Optix Aqua. I wrote to CIBAvision to see if they could clear this up, and here is part of the answer I received.

"Good afternoon,
The difference between the two lenses is:
The Air Optix Aqua features our AQUA Moisture System, which includes a unique moisture agent that helps lubricate the lens for initial comfort, a patented lens material that helps maintain moisture by minimizing the rate of lens dehydration for comfort all day, and an ultra-smooth surface with superior wettability and excellent deposit resistance for comfort every day."

Notice the words "unique" and "patented." Someone said that there was nothing to indicate that there was anything special about either one of these lenses, but there's the word "unique" right there.

I suggest that if there are any more questions on this issue they should be directed to CIBAvision. Here's their email address: tccr.atlanta@cibavision.com

I hope that clears up the confusion about these two lenses.

THANKS A LOT!!! answered question!

oingoboingo · #11 (**permalink**) 11-14-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Unclelar

So I guess we're done huh? Air Optix Aqua and O2 Optix are not the same lens?

Oy. I just went to the other thread on this subject and after almost 100 posts, finally it was "listkeeper" who said that "The Air Optix Aqua lenses DO have a different feel in the eyes AND even in your hand. I had the opportunity to wear one of each for a period of time after my eye doctor ordered the wrong type. I put in the O2optix and had discomfort for 2 weeks. I tried a new one, same story. For me, they were no where near as comfortable as the Air Optix Aqua."

So there we have it from a person who has actually worn both lenses. After all that time we finally heard from someone with experience.

NYGiants · #12 (**permalink**) 11-28-2011, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by vanessakogut

THANKS A LOT!!! answered question!

You're welcome, vanessakogut. Keep those good questions coming.

Unclelar · #13 (**permalink**) 12-21-2011, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by vanessakogut

THANKS A LOT!!! answered question!

Good. That's good. I'm glad that this forum has been helpful to you.

Trixie · #14 (**permalink**) 02-16-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by oingoboingo

Oy. I just went to the other thread on this subject and after almost 100 posts, finally it was "listkeeper" who said that "The Air Optix Aqua lenses DO have a different feel in the eyes AND even in your hand. I had the opportunity to wear one of each for a period of time after my eye doctor ordered the wrong type. I put in the O2optix and had discomfort for 2 weeks. I tried a new one, same story. For me, they were no where near as comfortable as the Air Optix Aqua."

So there we have it from a person who has actually worn both lenses. After all that time we finally heard from someone with experience.

Thanks for searching that long post for the answer, oinogboingo.