Huge range of choice - Air Optix Colors come in a variety of colours, including: sterling grey, gemstone green, brilliant blue, pure hazel, honey, grey, green, brown and blue.
Natural look enhancement - Colours are designed to blend with your natural eye colour, and the options available means that you can select the one most suited to you.
Visual correction options - Available in both vision and non-vision correction forms.
Lasting comfort - Air Optix Color’s silicone hydrogel material enables a good supply of oxygen to a wearer’s eyes, so they are comfortable during a day of wear.
Convenient and reusable - Monthly-use lenses that can wear them for up for 30 days, as long as they are removed, cleaned and stored correctly overnight after each day of use.
Air Optix Colors by Alcon & CIBA Vision are designed to enhance the look of your eyes, as well as for style, comfort and performance.
* Please note that the appearance of these lenses will vary depending on your eye colour.
Recommended For
Air Optix Color monthly contact lenses are recommended for:
- Non-vision correction wearers who want to enhance the aesthetic of their eyes - the lenses need to be fitted by an optician first.
- Prescription wearers who want to enjoy vision correction and aesthetic enhancement simultaneously.
Please always check with your Optometrist first before purchasing new contact lenses that haven't been prescribed.
Product Information
Manufacturer:
Air Optix Colors are manufactured by the merged CIBA Vision / Alcon companies, global leaders in contact lens technology, with over 7 decades of experience.
Brand:
Air Optix is a brand produced and sold by CIBA Vision and Alcon.
Type of Lens:
Alcon Air Optix Colors are a monthly-use coloured contact lens. This means that each lens can be worn for up to 30 days, as long as they are removed, cleaned and stored overnight after any day of use.
Material:
They are manufactured with Lotrafilcon B. Lotrafilcon B is a silicone hydrogel material with a water content of 33% that promotes oxygen flow for long-lasting comfort, breathability and eye hydration.
Technology:
Air Optix Colors combine several technologies for aesthetic and visual repair benefits:
3-in-1 colour technology - Air Optix Color contacts use 3-in-1 colour technology, which mixes 3 rings of colour, increasing depth and intensity, for an enhanced natural appearance.
Smartshield technology - Designed to protect the lens from deposits and protein build-ups, the Smartshield technology maintains the optics through the lens and preserves good vision throughout the month of use.
Pack Sizes:
Air Optix Colors are a monthly-use contact lens that come in packs of 2.
Availability for Myopia, Hypermetropia and Presbyopia:
Air Optix Colors contact lenses are not available for wearers with astigmatism or presbyopic prescriptions.
Alternatives
Not sure if Air Optix Colors contact lenses are right for you? Then why not try an alternative brand?
Before you do try an alternative, you must consult your optician to ensure both their suitability and that they are the appropriate fit. You must consult an optician whether you require coloured lenses for vision or non-vision correction.
Freshlook Colorblends
Freshlook Colorblends are ideal for people with a busy schedule and available in a range of hues to offer a subtle enhancement or a bold, noticeable change. Inserting and removing these lenses is quick and easy.
If you haven’t used these contact lenses before, speak to an optician before choosing to make sure that your contact lenses are suitable.
FAQs
What Colours Are Available?
Air Optix Colors are available in up to 12 shades, including:
- Sterling grey
- Gemstone green
- Brilliant blue
- Pure hazel
- Honey
- Grey
- Green
- Brown
- Blue
How Long Can You Wear Air Optix Colors?
Air Optix Color contact lenses are monthly use, meaning that you can wear them for up to 30 days, as long as they are removed, cleaned and stored overnight after each day of use. You cannot wear Air Optix Color contact lenses during sleep.
Are Air Optix Colors Monthly?
Yes, Air Optix Color lenses are monthly use.
Are Air Optix Colors Prescription Lenses?
Air Optix Color contact lenses come in both prescription and non-prescription form, meaning that you can wear them for vision correction, or simply for aesthetic enhancement. Even if you just want Air Optix Color contact lenses for aesthetic reasons, you will need to have them fitted by an optician.
Can You Sleep With Air Optix Color Contacts?
You cannot sleep with Air Optix Color contact lenses and should make sure to remove them and clean them at the end of each day.
References
Lenstore has strict referencing and sourcing guidelines. Our product descriptions are authored and reviewed by Roshni Patel BSc (Hons) MCOptom.
1. Eiden, S. Barry O.D.; Davis, Robert L. O.D.; Bergenske, Peter D. O.D. Prospective Study of Lotrafilcon B Lenses Comparing 2 Versus 4 Weeks of Wear for Objective and Subjective Measures of Health, Comfort, and Vision, Eye & Contact Lens: Science & Clinical Practice: July 2013 - Volume 39 - Issue 4 - p 290-294 doi: 10.1097/ICL.0b013e318296bdbb. https://journals.lww.com/claojournal/Abstract/2013/07000/Prospective_Study_of_Lotrafilcon_B_Lenses.7.aspx
2. Air Optix® Colors. Alcon Eye Care UK Limited. Accessed Dec. 14, 2020. https://uk.myalcon.com/uk-en/professional/contact-lenses/air-optix-colors/
Written by:
Roshni Patel BSc (Hons) MCOptom
Optometrist and Professional Services Manager
Roshni Patel BSc (Hons) MCOptom qualified as an Optometrist in 2004. She is a member of the Association of Optometrists and is the Professional Services Manager at Lenstore where she is responsible for supporting and guiding all departments from a clinical standpoint.
