O2 Optix Custom lenses are the breathable contact lenses

The O2 Optix Custom lenses are designed to provide the eye with five times more oxygen than do other soft contact lenses. This results in eyes that are healthier and do not become red with use. They can be worn for up to six days, including sleeping time, before replacement is required.

The breathable lenses, referred to by many as the next-generation in contact lenses, are made of 68 percent sifilcon A and 32 percent water. This is a silicone hydrogel material and the O2 Optix Custom is the first lens to be made in this way. The lenses are the result of a high-precision lathe cutting process. This is the patented state-of-the-art InnoLathe technology.

They are also available for a variety of prescriptive corrections which isn't true for all lenses. Many hard-to-fit patients can wear the O2 Optix Custom lenses. They can accommodate prescriptions from +20.00D to -20.00D. The lenses also come in different diameters and base curves to fit most situations.

The O2 Optix Custom contact lenses require a prescription and fitting by an eye care professional. The user should follow the directions of the eye care provider in terms of care, wearing directions, replacement, etc. Even though the lenses are disposable, they still require cleaning to guard against germs and infection. The lenses have a patented biocompatible plasma surface that protects against protein deposits so this condition is not as much of a concern with this kind of contact lenses as it is with others. There are cleaning solutions available for this kind of lens and the user should follow the instructions of his eye care provider.

O2 Optix Custom contact lenses are manufactured by CIBA Vision and can be found in many land-based and online optical outlets. There is a great deal of variety in quantity and price so the user must decide how large a supply he wants to purchase (one month, one year?) and then find the best deal.

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