Which Lens is Best for Me?

Thinking of laser surgery?

Many individuals who need glasses look to laser surgery to correct their vision problems. Eager to throw away their glasses, many people rush into the decision to have laser surgery without considering other alternatives.

Excellent Contact Lens Alternatives to Laser Surgery

You now have more choices than ever before for sharp, accurate vision. CIBA VISION is a leader in developing leading-edge technologies for soft contact lenses. Our most advanced new products include:


O2OPTIXTM A breathable contact lens with up to 5 times more oxygen transmissibility^ than traditional daily wear soft contact lenses^^ – for whiter, healthy-looking eyes, no matter how long you wear your lenses each day*. Also approved by the FDA for overnight wear for up to six nights.


NIGHT & DAY A revolutionary contact lens that is FDA approved for up to 30 nights and days of continuous wear. These revolutionary lenses provide up to six times more oxygen transmissibility^ than traditional daily wear soft contact lenses^^. They're so comfortable, you'll forget you're wearing them. Plus you'll see clearly all the time – even when you get up in the middle of the night. When worn continuously for the 30 night wear period, say goodbye to daily cleaning and routine lens care products.


Focus DAILIES with AquaReleaseTM a daily disposable soft contact lens that provides the ultimate solution for individuals who want great vision and hassle-free eye comfort. With Focus DAILIES, you replace your contact lenses each day so you no longer need to worry about cleaning your lenses. Our unique, Comfort Edge Technology gives you a smooth, clean, precise edge that offers excellent eye comfort. They're an ideal option for people with ocular allergies because one-day use reduces the chance of the build-up of pollen and other deposits.


Focus Progressives the frequent replacement soft contact lenses that correct presbyopia, possibly eliminating the need for bifocal or reading glasses. Enjoy clear, natural vision at all distances, whether you're reading a novel or a faraway billboard, without compromising your active lifestyle or showing your age. Your hassles with glasses are over! This lens is noted for its outstanding comfort, handling and overall visual quality.

These excellent alternatives to surgery are affordable and convenient. You'll love the feeling of freedom you never thought you'd have with contacts. Ask your eye care professional for more information about the best correction option for your eyes.

Tired of bifocals?

Hold the book up close and the words appear blurred. Push the book farther away, and the words snap back into sharp focus.

That's how most of us first recognize a condition that eye care professionals call presbyopia, a name derived from Greek words meaning "old eye." Eye fatigue or headaches when doing close work such as sewing, knitting or painting, are also common symptoms. Because it is associated with aging, presbyopia is often met with a groan – and an expectation that reading glasses or bifocals are inevitable.

Until recently this was true, however, CIBA VISION's Focus® Progressives® soft contact lenses can provide clear and comfortable vision to individuals with presbyopia, at all distances without the hassles, vision jumps and distortions typical of bifocals or reading glasses. CIBA VISION also offers Focus® DAILIES® Progressives – the first daily disposable contact lens for bifocal wearers.

Do your eyes often look red and irritated?

Long hours at work, air conditioning and pollution can all potentially cause eye irritation and discomfort. Soft contact lenses create a barrier so the natural flow of oxygen between your eyes and the air around them. A continuous supply of oxygen will keep your eyes healthy^. If your eyes don’t get enough oxygen while you are wearing contact lenses, you may experience such symptoms as end-of-day discomfort, dryness, and redness.

O2OPTIXTM and NIGHT & DAY contact lenses are made with a revolutionary silicone hydrogel technology that allows more oxygen transmissibility^ than traditional daily wear soft contact lenses.

O2OPTIXTM - A breathable contact lens with up to 5 times more oxygen transmissibility^ than traditional daily wear soft contact lenses^^ – for whiter, healthy-looking eyes, no matter how long you wear your lenses each day*. Also approved by the FDA for overnight wear for up to six nights.

NIGHT & DAY A revolutionary contact lens that is FDA approved for up to 30 nights and days of continuous wear. These revolutionary lenses provide up to six times more oxygen transmissibility^ than traditional daily wear soft contact lenses^^. They're so comfortable, you'll forget you're wearing them. Plus you'll see clearly all the time – even when you get up in the middle of the night. When worn continuously for the 30 night wear period, say goodbye to daily cleaning and routine lens care products.

Do you often have to take your contact lenses out sooner than you would like?

O2OPTIXTM A breathable contact lens with up to 5 times more oxygen transmissibility^ than traditional daily wear soft contact lenses^^ – for whiter, healthy-looking eyes, no matter how long you wear your lenses each day*. Also approved by the FDA for overnight wear for up to six nights.

NIGHT & DAY A revolutionary contact lens that is FDA approved for up to 30 nights and days of continuous wear. These revolutionary lenses provide up to six times more oxygen transmissibility^ than traditional daily wear soft contact lenses^^. They're so comfortable, you'll forget you're wearing them. Plus you'll see clearly all the time – even when you get up in the middle of the night. When worn continuously for the 30 night wear period, say goodbye to daily cleaning and routine lens care products.

Want a new contact lens every day?

Focus DAILIES with AquaReleaseTM a daily disposable soft contact lens that provides the ultimate solution for individuals who want great vision and hassle-free eye comfort. With Focus DAILIES, you replace your contact lenses each day so you no longer need to worry about cleaning your lenses. Our unique, Comfort Edge Technology gives you a smooth, clean, precise edge that offers excellent eye comfort. They're an ideal option for people with ocular allergies because single use reduces the chance of the build-up of pollen and other deposits.

Want to change, enhance or illuminate your eye color?

For dark eyes or light eyes. Even if your vision is perfect. Even if you have astigmatism.

FreshLook ColorBlends
For a subtle change and a beautiful look. Three-in-one technology blends three colors into one. Also available for astigmatism.

FreshLook Radiance
Illuminate your eyes – without changing color. A pearlescent starburst pattern brightens and adds sparkle.

FreshLook Dimensions
Enhances and defines your eyes. Natural-looking transparent hues create depth and dimension.

Want contact lenses you can sleep in?

O2OPTIXTM A breathable contact lens with up to 5 times more oxygen transmissibility^ than traditional daily wear soft contact lenses^^ – for whiter, healthy-looking eyes, no matter how long you wear your lenses each day*. Also approved by the FDA for overnight wear for up to six nights.

NIGHT & DAY A revolutionary contact lens that is FDA approved for up to 30 nights and days of continuous wear. These revolutionary lenses provide up to six times more oxygen transmissibility^ than traditional daily wear soft contact lenses^^. They're so comfortable, you'll forget you're wearing them. Plus you'll see clearly all the time – even when you get up in the middle of the night. When worn continuously for the 30 night wear period, say goodbye to daily cleaning and routine lens care products.

Play Sports?

When you're working your muscles outside in the pulsating heat – whether you're hitting a tennis ball across a sunny, squint-inducing court or sending a ball wide into left field playing cricket– you shouldn't have to worry about your glasses.

Glasses may help you see clearly, but they also have a tendency to break and/or shift position on your face, easily fog up on humid days, may add a distracting glare and inevitably add to the sweaty trickles already running down your face.

Have you ever thought about using contact lenses for sports? Contact lenses provide stable, sharp vision all athletes need when out on the field, tennis court, track, etc. minus the fogging, extra sweating and constant jostling that continually plague glasses wearers.

  • Contacts do not fog up
  • Contacts won't slide down your nose during that essential play
  • Contacts will give you vision free from the glare you may experience with glasses

Best of all, contacts give wearers a more natural vision correction. And as any sports enthusiast knows, contacts provide unobstructed peripheral vision, resulting in optimal sports performance.

The following types of contacts lenses are targeted specifically toward sports aficionados:

Focus DAILIES with AquaReleaseTM
These daily disposable lenses provide ideal flexibility and convenience for the on-the-go athlete: You change these contacts daily, so just insert a fresh pair before heading out to play to achieve the best vision performance.

If you happen to lose a pair in the recesses of your gym bag, or a lens accidentally falls onto the grimy locker room floor, don't worry: Focus DAILIES are replaced each day, so just take along an extra pair.

Even if you want to keep wearing your glasses the majority of the time, you can still use a new pair of Focus DAILIES before any sports-related activity.

Focus Progressives Helping You See Near, Intermediate & Far

You don't need to be 25 and in great physical shape to enjoy playing sports. Targeted toward highly active individuals over age 40, Focus Progressives provide the optimal vision experience for those who still enjoy participating in such sports as tennis and golf.

Whether you have problems seeing near or far, Focus Progressives offer the finest quality vision correction solution, helping you see up close, intermediate and far away.

Best of all, Focus Progressives offer convenience, coming in both frequent replacement and daily disposable options. Daily disposables even allow you to insert a fresh pair every time you head out to participate in your favorite sport.

Ocular Allergies?

Keep your contact lenses – even with allergies and hay fever.

Allergy season is a real challenge, especially if you wear contact lenses. No matter what the cause, seasonal allergies make your eyes hypersensitive and irritated. Ordinary soft contact lenses may make them feel even worse. Instead of reaching for your glasses in frustration, ask your eye care practitioner about Focus® DAILIES® with AquaReleaseTM, the daily disposable soft contacts from CIBA VISION that give you a fresh, clean lens each day.

Do you have Astigmatism?

Astigmatism occurs when the cornea, the front surface of the eye, has an irregular curvature that results in blurred vision at any distance, and is very common. Thanks to innovative technology in contact lenses, astigmatism no longer limits your ability to wear contact lenses.

CIBA VISION offers many contact lenses for the correction of astigmatism including Focus® Toric, Focus® DAILIES® Toric with AquaReleaseTM, FreshLook® Toric and FreshLook ColorBlends® Toric. With this wide range of choices, there is a toric lens available for almost any contact lens preference, whether you are looking for disposable lenses or lenses that change your eye color.

* Please consult your eye care practitioner for recommended wearing schedules.

^ Oxygen Transmissibility (Dk/t) is calculated in accordance to ISO standard 9913.

^^ i.e. hydrogel lenses

Important Information about O2OPTIX

High oxygen transmissible lenses, Dk/t = 138 @ -3.00D. Other factors also may impact eyehealth.

For up to 6 nights.

Risk of serious eye problems (i.e. corneal ulcer) is greater for extended wear. In rare cases, loss of vision may result.

Side effects like discomfort, mild burning or stinging may occur.