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1st choice DD sphere and why
Alcon Dailies Total 1: best Dk, good power range, comfortable
Alcon Dailies Total 1 sph base curve and diameter
8.5mm, 14.1mm
Alcon Dailies Total 1 sph power range
+6.00 to -12.00
Alcon Dailies Total 1 H2O and Dk
33% (core), 100% (surface) and 140
Alcon Dailies Total 1 features
Water Gradient for lubrication
SmarTears releases phosphatidylcholine to stabilise tear film lipid layer
1st choice DD toric and why
Alcon Dailies Total 1 for Astigmatism: best Dk, decent power range, comfortable, new lens
Alcon Dailies Total 1 toric power range
0.00 to -6.00
Up to 1.75: 10-180 axes (10)
2.25: 5 axes around WTR and ATR
+0.50 to +4.00 & -6.50 to -8.00
Up to 1.75: 5 axes around WTR and ATR
2.25: 5 axes WTR
Alcon Dailies Total 1 toric base curve and diameter
8.6mm, 14.5mm
Alcon Dailies Total 1 toric stabilisation and orientation mark
Precision balance 8|4 lens design (prism ballast) – stabilised 8 and 4 o’clock points. Orientation mark at 6 o’clock
1st choice DD sph MF and why
Alcon Dailies Total 1 Multifocal: best Dk, decent range, comfortable
Alcon Dailies Total 1 MF base curve and diameter
8.5mm, 14.1mm
Alcon Dailies Total 1 MF power range
+6.00 to -10.00
ADD: Lo (0.75-1.25), Med (1.50-2.00), Hi (2.25-2.50)
Alcon Dailies Total 1 MF power design
“Precision Profile” - smooth progression of powers
1st choice fortnightly sph and why
J&J Acuvue Oasys: 2 BC options, best Dk, cheapest
J&J Acuvue Oasys sph base curve and diameter
8.4/8.8mm, 14mm
J&J Acuvue Oasys power range
+8.00 to -12.00
J&J Acuvue Oasys H2O and Dk
38% and 103
J&J Acuvue Oasys features
Hydraclear plus: PVP (wetting agent) in lens to maintain stability
Transitions light intelligent technology (sph only)
UV protection
7 days EW
1st choice fortnightly toric and why
J&J Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism: Best cyl power range, best Dk, cheapest
J&J Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism base curve and diameter
8.6mm, 14.5mm
J&J Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism power range
+6.00 to -9.00
Up to 2.75: 10 to 180 (10)
J&J Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism stabilisation
Eyelid Stabilised Design 4 stabilisation zones keep lens in correct position during head tilts, blinks, eye movements and minimise lower lid interaction
1st choice fortnightly sph MF and why
J&J Acuvue Oasys Multifocal: only choice
J&J Acuvue Oasys MF base curve and diameter
8.4mm, 14.3mm