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Avaira – Cooper’s 2-week Silicone Hydrogel
There has been a lot of buzz recently about Avaira – Coopervision’s 2-week silicone hydrogel lens.  Cooper is basically targeting Acuvue Oasys (J&Js market leading lens) and O2 Optix (Ciba Vision’s 2-week silicone hydrogel).  Many doctors have commented favorably on the new lens, but Cooper faces a tough challenge because Oasys has had a 2-year [...]
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Biofinity Now Approved For Extended Wear
Biofinity contact lenses (manufactured by Cooper Vision) have now been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for extended wear, ie for overnight wear for up to six nights. This allows your doctor, on a case by case basis, to prescribe these lenses for use in this fashion.  However, you should still check with [...]
Guest Blogger – Acuvue Trueye
This is a guest blog entry about the Acuvue Trueye. This contact lens is not available in the USA at this time – blog.aclens.com Admin. This lens has been available in the UK for several months and is the first daily disposable silicon hydrogel on the market. The lens is expensive at $67 for one months [...]