Lotrafilcon B Contact Lenses

Lotrafilcon B is a highly breathable material that keeps your eyes looking white and healthy. It is built to maintain its shape and wetness throughout the day, making it an excellent option for long hours of screen work or busy routines.

Lotrafilcon B is a silicone hydrogel material that combines the water-holding properties of hydrogel with the oxygen permeability of silicone, allowing five times more oxygen to reach the cornea than standard hydrogel lenses. This higher oxygen transmission reduces the risk of corneal inflammation and infection from low oxygen exposure and is what makes Lotrafilcon B suitable for extended wear, with FDA approval for up to six nights and seven days of continuous wear.

Research has associated Lotrafilcon B with less epiphora, blurred vision, and light sensitivity following photorefractive keratectomy, as well as reduced foreign body sensation. One consideration is that silicone hydrogel lenses tend to collect deposits more quickly than hydrogel lenses and may not suit wearers with silicone sensitivity.

Key features of Lotrafilcon B contact lenses:

• Silicone hydrogel material allowing five times more oxygen to reach the cornea than hydrogel
• FDA-approved for up to 6 nights and 7 days of continuous wear
• Reduces risk of corneal inflammation and infection from low oxygen exposure
• Associated with reduced foreign body sensation and post-surgical eye discomfort
• Tends to collect deposits more quickly than hydrogel lenses
• May not be suitable for wearers with silicone sensitivity or allergies

Lotrafilcon B lenses are available in biweekly and monthly replacement schedules from Alcon and CIBA Vision. Your eye care professional can confirm which lens and schedule fits your prescription and wear habits.

• O2 Optix by CIBA Vision - biweekly silicone hydrogel lens for wearers who want a balance between low maintenance and comfort
• Air Optix Aqua by Alcon - monthly lens approved for daily wear up to 30 days or continuous wear up to 6 nights and 7 days
• Air Optix for Astigmatism by Alcon - monthly toric lens approved for daily wear up to 30 days or continuous wear up to 6 nights and 7 days
• Air Optix Aqua Multifocal by Alcon - monthly multifocal lens for presbyopia approved for daily wear up to 30 days or continuous wear up to 6 nights and 7 days

Lotrafilcon B contact lenses typically cost between $25 and $50 per box of six lenses. If you replace your contacts every month, your annual lens cost could range from $100 to $200 depending on the brand and replacement frequency. At Lens.com, Lotrafilcon B lenses can cost as low as $10 per box of six lenses after applicable rebates.

Note: Prices are subject to change and may vary based on prescription type, lens quantity, and current promotions. Check the Rebate Center at Lens.com for current offers before ordering.

Lotrafilcon B lenses are soft contact lenses and follow the standard insertion and removal process. Always wash and dry your hands before handling lenses.

To insert:

• Wash hands with mild soap and dry with a lint-free towel
• Scoop the lens out of the case with the index finger of your dominant hand
• Rinse with a soft lens cleaning solution and check it is not inside out
• Inspect for tears or debris before placing on your eye
• Pull down your lower eyelid with the middle finger of your dominant hand
• Look upward and place the lens gently on your eye, then blink to center it
• Repeat with the other lens

To remove:

• Hold your eyelids open with one hand
• Gently pinch the lens between your index finger and thumb
• Carefully lift the lens off your eye and repeat with the other lens