Air Optix Plus Hydraglyde 6 Pack

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Monthly lenses have a reputation for feeling great in week one and a little rougher by week four, especially if your eyes run dry or sensitive. Alcon built Air Optix Plus HydraGlyde specifically to close that gap, aiming to keep the lens feeling consistently comfortable from day 1 all the way through day 30.

Two technologies doing the heavy lifting
The name says it all — HydraGlyde Moisture Matrix is a wetting agent built onto the lens surface designed to attract and hold moisture, helping the lens stay hydrated for up to 16 hours at a stretch. Paired with that is SmartShield Technology, an ultra-thin protective layer that helps prevent the everyday buildup of deposits (think proteins and lipids from your own tear film) that tend to accumulate on a lens over the course of a month and gradually make it feel less comfortable.
Together, these two features are the whole reason this lens tends to hold up noticeably better than older Air Optix versions by the time you're deep into week three or four.

Breathable by design
Air Optix Plus HydraGlyde is made from lotrafilcon B, a silicone hydrogel with 33% water content and strong oxygen transmissibility (138 Dk/t). Lower water content sounds counterintuitive for comfort, but with silicone hydrogel materials like this one, it's actually paired with high oxygen flow, which matters more for long-term eye health than water content alone.

Fit and wear
Base curve 8.6mm, diameter 14.2mm, with a light tint for easy handling. It's approved for daily wear up to 30 days, and also cleared for extended wear up to 6 nights if your eye doctor gives the go-ahead. Worth noting: this lens doesn't include built-in UV protection, so pair it with proper UV-blocking sunglasses if that's something you rely on.

Good fit if you:

• Have dry or sensitive eyes and want a monthly lens that stays comfortable through the whole cycle
• Have used Air Optix Aqua before and want an upgrade with better moisture retention
• Want the breathability benefits of silicone hydrogel material
• Prefer monthly replacement over daily or biweekly lenses

Specs at a glance

A 6-pack gives you about six months of lenses for one eye. If your monthly lenses usually feel worn out by the end of the cycle, HydraGlyde's whole design is built to prevent exactly that. Order through ContactLensDirect for genuine Alcon lenses, straightforward pricing, and fast shipping across the US.