Avaira Toric - Overview

Avaira Toric

Introduced in 2010 this new toric lens expands the Avaira product family.  Specifically designed for patients with Astigmatism, this products also features CooperVision's Aquaform technology: For a smoother lens and for more comfort throughout the day.

What are the Features and Benefits of Avaira Toric Contacts?

• Aquaform Technology keeps your Avaira Toric lenses moist and transmits high levels of oxygen to your eye.  The extremely breathable material helps your eyes stay clear, white, and healthier. Unlike other contact lenses, Avaira Toric don't require an additional wetting agent.

• Avaira Toric contacts block at least 75% of UVA radiation and 99% UVB radiation across the spectrum.

• The visibility tint (light blue) supports an easier handling.

Who should wear Avaira Toric?

• Avaira Toric are designed for people with Astigmatism - a common impaired eyesight condition resulting from irregular conformation of the cornea.

• If you are looking for a contact lens, that offers UVA and UVB blocking, Avaira Toric is a perfect choice.  If you thought that you could not wear contact lenses because of astigmatism, try Avaira Toric. 

What else should you know about Avaira Toric?

Prescription Parameters

• The standard diameter is 14.5mm.

• The base curve is 8.5mm.

• The center thickness is 0.08 mm to 0.6mm and varies depending on the power.

• Available powers range from 0.00D to -6.00D in 0.25 steps, and from -6.00D to -12.00D in 0.5 steps.  Additional parameters will be available soon.

• The axis parameter ranges from 0 to 180 in 10 degree steps.

• Availably cylinders are -0.75, -1.25 and 1.75 .

Lens Type

• Avaira Toric are disposable soft contact lenses.

• The replacement schedule is 2 weeks.

Material and other Technical Parameters

• Avaira Toric Contacts are made of 46% silicone hydrogel (Enafilcon A) and 46% water.

• The Dk/t value at -3.00D is 91.

Package Details

• 1 box contains 6 visibly tinted UV blocking lenses.

Manufacturer

• CooperVision, Inc.

Release Date

• Avaira Toric was first introduced in June 2010.

Competitors

• There are a number of products available, that are competing with Avaira Toric: ACUVUE^® ADVANCE for ASTIGMATISM, ACUVUE^® OASYS^® for ASTIGMATISM, CooperVision Biofinity Toric, Ciba Vision Air Optix for Astigmatism.  

Common Misspellings and Name Variations

• Common naming variations and misspellings for Avaira Toric include Avira Toric, Awaira Toric and Avaira for Astigmatism.