Dailies Aqua Comfort Plus Multifocal (2023)

FAQs

Are dailies Aqua Comfort discontinued? ›

However, Alcon has discontinued some products, including Focus Dailies Toric, and the DAILIES AquaComfort Plus Toric lenses. Alcon still offers the Precision1 for Astigmatism contacts for toric lens wearers looking for a daily lens option.

Helps provide all-day comfort for multifocal contact lens wearers with astigmatism who experience dry eyes related to lens wear.

What is the difference between Dailies AquaComfort Plus and Dailies Total 1? The major difference is that Dailies Total 1 lenses are made using silicone hydrogel, rather than the hydrogel used for Dailies AquaComfort Plus lenses.

DAILIES TOTAL1® Multifocal contact lenses are the perfect choice when looking for both superior comfort and breathability. Their water gradient technology reduces end-of-day dryness, as the water content approaches nearly 100% at the outermost surface of the lens.

Disposables don't resist buildup like reusable lenses—which can lead to small irritants (like dust) getting in your eyes. By taking disposables out and putting them back in, you may experience pain, itchiness, or redness because of these irritants. Bacterial infection.

One of the most frequently asked questions in the clinic is why multifocal contacts are blurry in the distance. There is a little give and take that happens with the physics of bending light here. Multifocals essentially take away a bit of your distance clarity to allow you to see well up close.

Con: You May Still Need Reading Glasses

Unfortunately, in some cases, multifocal contacts can cause your vision to be a bit blurry at different distances. Some bifocal and multifocal brands may provide better distance vision while others offer better distance vision.

Pros of Daily Contacts

They're less likely to incur a buildup of deposits like proteins and allergens. These can cause chronic inflammation and make the lens uncomfortable to wear. In addition, since they don't require cleaning and storage, daily contacts are more convenient than monthly contacts.

Why are dailies more expensive? ›

They Are More Expensive Upfront

But you need to also consider that you will need fewer lens care items. You won't have to invest in lens solution or contact cases. It is also likely that you will spend less on managing contact lens discomfort (CLD) symptoms, as disposables reduce the probability of irritation.

If someone has an ocular comorbidity in either eye (eg, severe dry eye disease, irregular astigmatism, epiretinal membranes, macular degeneration), he or she is not eligible for a multifocal IOL.

The unique design and power of these lenses can make it a bit difficult on your eyesight at the start and you can expect to spend around a month adjusting to them. Your eyes might struggle to find the proper parts of the lenses to look through in various viewing situations.

There is no single highest prescription for multifocal contact lenses, as they are available in various powers to suit individual needs. Some common options include: +6.00 D. +6.50 D.

Please note that Focus Dailies have been discontinued by CIBA VISION (now under Alcon). Stock up now while supplies last. Alternatively, talk to your eye care professional about trying other daily disposables from Alcon, like Dailies Total1® and Dailies® AquaComfort Plus®.

Discontinued Contact Lens Update: Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism and Acuvue TruEye. Johnson and Johnson Vision has announced the discontinuation of several prescription ranges for it's popular Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism brand of lenses.

Originally they had a best selling lens called Focus Dailies (now discontinued), then improved on from that with Focus Dailies All Day Comfort, (being phased out) which included additional moisturizers, and their latest lens is Dailies Aquacomfort Plus.

Discontinued in September of 2021, Air Optix Aqua was phased out in favour of a newer version of the product that featured HydraGlyde technology. Alongside the improved comfort provided by HydraGlyde, these monthly lenses have expanded to fit a more extensive range of prescription powers (from -12.00 to +8.00).