Air Optix® Night & Day® 6 Pack

No. Air Optix Night and Day contacts have not been discontinued. Alcon, the manufacturer of Air Optix Night and Day, introduced the product to replace the previous Focus Night and Day Lenses in 2009. They remain on sale in physical locations and online stores like WebEyeCare.

Air Optix Night and Day contacts are extended wear contacts approved by the FDA for up to 30 days and nights of continuous wear to let you fall asleep and wake up to comfortable, clear vision.

The difference between Air Optix Hydraglyde and Night and Day is their recommended replacement schedule. Air Optix Hydraglyde is approved for up to six nights of extended wear, while Night and Day Aqua contacts are approved for up to 30 days of continuous wear.

A 6 pack of Air Optix contacts contains six lenses that you can wear continuously for 30 days and nights. Thus, a 6 pack of Air Optix contacts will last for six months.

No. Air Optix Night and Day Aqua contacts are prescribed for correcting far or nearsightedness. People with astigmatism should consider Air Optix for Astigmatism, approved for daily wear and up to six nights of extended wear.

A box contains six lenses giving you a six-month supply if used according to the monthly replacement schedule.

SmartShield technology eliminates any chances of building residue deposits, thus keeping them moist. This advancement is what makes them offer better comfort and healthy eyes for up to one month.

Air Optix Night & Day lenses are made of Lotrafilcon A, a silicone hydrogel that is highly permeable to oxygen.

Yes, these lenses are ideal for individuals with busy lifestyles, such as military personnel, outdoor enthusiasts, and those who take frequent naps. They offer dependable vision correction without the need to maintain each and every day.

These lenses are doctor recommended for their oxygen permeability, ability to retain moisture, and, more importantly, to be worn on the eye continuously for a period of up to 30 nights. They are especially suitable for people who prefer to sleep in their contact lenses.

The longer you wear the lens, the greater your risk of corneal ulcer and ulcer complications. Although up to 80% are able to tolerate the lenses for up to 30 nights, only approximately two-thirds of wearers achieve full continuous wear. Smoking increases your risk of having these and other complications. Ask an eye care professional about these lenses' appropriate fit and whether they will work for you.

If the lenses are removed before 30 days, they must be cleaned and disinfected prior to further use. It is important to observe the good lens care procedures outlined by your eyecare practitioner to ensure that your eyes remain healthy.

Side effects can include infiltrative keratitis, conjunctivitis, lid irritation, or lens discomfort. Approximately 3-5% of wearers experience these complications. You should consult with your eyecare practitioner if you experience any form of these complications.

Do not wear these lenses if you have pre-existing eye infections, inflammations, systemic diseases that may influence the wearing of a lens, certain allergic conditions, or using specific medications.

Replace lenses each month. Lenses taken out of the eyes within the month should be cleaned and disinfected before wearing them again. Observe the prescribed replacement and care schedule.

While the Air Optix Night & Day lenses are FDA-approved to be worn for up to 30 nights continuously, and the Air Optix Hydraglyde lenses are approved for up to six nights of extended wear, that's due to the Night & Day lenses permitting more oxygen pass-through compared to the other kinds of lenses.

If there is such pain, redness, blur of vision, or any other severe symptom, discontinue use of the lenses and seek professional advice as soon as possible. Early detection and treatment are very important for preventing any permanent vision loss.