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SofLens 59 - Overview

SofLens 59 Contact Lenses

SofLens 59 - Overview

Not available in the US, theses hydrophilic lenses can be worn up to 2 weeks (base on a daily wear schedule). They have similar characteristics as the SofLens 39 and the PureVision contact lenses; in fact Bausch & Lomb suggests to discuss the PureVision product line as an alternative with your eye care professional.

Features and Benefits of SofLens 59 Contact Lenses

The balanced mass distribution provides a crisp vision.
The asymmetric tapered edge profile reduces lens/lid interaction during blinking significantly.
SofLens 59 can be worn up to 2 weeks (based on a daily wear schedule).
SofLens 59 can be disinfected using either heat or hydrogen peroxide.
The unique non-ionic lens material reduces protein build-up for more comfort.

Who should wear SofLens 59?

SofLens 59 are ideal for first time contact lens users seeking a proven contact lens utilizing a time-tested material.
People who want to wear contact lenses everyday (as recommended by their eye care practitioner).

What else should you know about SofLens 59?

Prescription Parameters

The standard diameter is 14.2mm.
The base curve is 8.6mm.
(Spherical) powers range from +0.50D to +6.00D in 0.25 increments, from -0.50D to -6.00D in 0.25 steps and from -6.50D to -9.00D in 0.50 steps.

Lens Type

SofLens 59 are disposable soft contact lenses.
The replacement schedule is bi-weekly based on daily wear.
SofLens 59 lenses are not indicated for overnight wear.

Material and other Technical Parameters

SofLens 59 Contacts are made of 41% hilafilcon B (a hydrophilic copolymer of 2-hydroxy-ethyl methacrylate and N-vinyl pyrrolidone) and 59% water.
The non-edge corrected Dk/t value (Oxygen Transmissibility) is 22.
The center thickness is 0.14mm at -3.00D.

Package Details

1 box contains 6 slightly tinted blue contact lenses. Each lens is shipped sterile in a blister package containing a borate buffered saline solution and marked with the manufacturing lot number, the base curve, sphere, diameter and expiration date.

Manufacturer

Bausch & Lomb Inc.

Release Date

SofLens 59 contact lenses were introduced in 1993.

Competitors

The following products are competing with SofLens 59: PureVision, Acuvue Oasys, Acuvue Advance and Air Optix Aqua.

Common Misspellings

Common naming variations and misspellings for SofLens 59 include SoftLens 59, SoftLens59, SofLens-59 and SofLens59. SofLens 59 are not available in the US.