The first and only made-to-order silicone hydrogel lens
from a worldwide leader in silicone hydrogel technology.

AIR OPTIX Individual™ is fitted according to the same fitting principles common to other soft contact lenses. However, the wide availability of powers, diameters and base curves of AIR OPTIX Individual™ provides more flexibility than other silicone hydrogel contact lenses. Following the key steps below will maximise your fitting success.

AIR OPTIX Individual™ is a 3 monthly replacement lens. It is available in single lens packs with an exchange warranty and 2-packs without the exchange warranty¹. For a new patient to AIR OPTIX Individual™ it is advisable to start with a single pack for each eye then order 2-packs once the correct fit and power have been established.

ORDERING THE FIRST PAIR

1. Select Diameter and Base Curve

For a typical patient the 8.4 /14.00 design is a good starting point. The diameter and base curve are determined by using the HVID and flattest K reading as shown in the table below.

2. Determine Power

The vertex distance correction chart at the bottom of the page may be used for powers over +/-4.00D. AIR OPTIX Individual™ is available in sphere powers from +20.00D to -20.00D in 0.25D steps.

Measured HVID (Horizontally Visible Iris Diameter)	Recommended Diameter	Flattest K
		less than 7.5mm (>45.00D)	7.50 - 8.00mm	greater than 8mm (< 42.00D)
<11.00mm	13.2mm	7.7mm	8.0mm	8.3mm
11.0-12.0mm	14.0mm	8.1mm	8.4mm	8.7mm
>12.0mm	14.8mm	8.3mm	8.6mm	8.9mm

DISPENSING LENSES

Once the first lenses have been ordered and received, dispense these lenses and follow the steps below to maximise your fitting success.

1. Evaluate Fit

Fit Analysis	Observations	Possible Solutions
Optimal	- Smooth movement of   0.1 mm to 0.5 mm - Mild or no lens   awareness - Good centration - Full corneal coverage - Stable vision	If vision is good, dispense lens and schedule follow-up visit in 10-14 days. Once confident fit and power are correct 2-packs (6 month supply) may be ordered for each eye.
Too Tight	- Insufficient or no lens   movement - Lens resists movement   on push-up test - Slow return to centred   position - Fluctuating vision   between blinks	Order new lens with either flatter base curve or smaller diameter. May need to verify power as well.
Too Loose	- Lens edge standoff or   “fluting” exists - Patient reports   significant discomfort   (check inversion) - Excessive movement   during blinks - Poor centration - Blurred vision after blink	Order new lens with either steeper base curve or larger diameter. May need to verify power as well.

 

2. Over-refraction

Conduct a spherical over-refraction to verify the appropriate lens power. Because of AIR OPTIX Individual’s aspheric design, the final power may differ slightly from the patient’s habitual lens prescription.

CLICK HERE FOR A VERTEX CONVERSION TABLE

1 Lenses ordered in a single pack may be returned for an exchange or for credit for up to 90 days from the date of CIBA VISION’s receipt of the initial lens order for the patient in question, for the purpose of providing a satisfactory fit, vision improvement or in the event of an unsuccessful patient fit. Lenses purchased in 2 packs may only be returned if the product is defective, in accordance with CIBA VISION’s Standard Terms and Conditions of sale .