A Review Of The Lenses Available From CIBA Vision
By Michael John Wright

CIBA Vision brings new hope to the people with vision problems. A worldwide leader in the manufacture of contact lenses, CIBA Vision has a whole gamut of contact lenses, from prescription to non-prescription contacts, from permanent to disposable contact lenses, including the lenses for cosmetic value only, such as for changing and enhancing your eye color.

Options Available From CIBA Vision

CIBA Vision is known to provide the maximum options in contact lenses, including their very popular O2OPTIX™ - the breathable lenses with high oxygen; NIGHT & DAY® - the high-oxygen extended wear lenses for 30 continuous nights; and Focus® DAILIES® - the daily disposables. All contact lenses from CIBA Vision are known for their comfort, performance and easy convenience.

A look at the options available from CIBA Vision:

O2OPTIXTM Breathable Lenses – Without sufficient oxygen, contact lens wearers would suffer from corneal oxygen deficiency – causing them end-of-day discomfort, irritation, and dryness of the eyes. O2OPTIXTM is a high oxygen, silicone hydrogel, contact lens that allows oxygen, as much as 5 times more than any other traditional soft contact lenses, to reach the eye. Once a choice for occasional overnight wear, these lenses have been approved by FDA for extended wear for up to six nights.

At present, its spherical power range covers - 1.00D to - 6.00D, in power increments of 0.25D, which is a standard increment in all contact lenses. In addition, at present, O2OPTIXTM contact lenses are not available in color versions, and neither are they available as toric lenses for astigmatism. These lenses, however, come with a light blue visibility/handling tint for easy spotting.

NIGHT & DAY® - These lenses provide you with a hassle free 30 nights and days of continuous wear. These are the first high oxygen, breathable contact lenses made from silicone hydrogel that have been approved by FDA for 30 nights and days of extended wear. They are known to supply as much as 6 times more oxygen than any other traditional soft contact lenses. These safe and convenient contact lenses allow you around-the-clock vision for 30 continuous days and nights, without the inconvenience of having to remove, clean, store, and wear them, on a daily basis.