Alcon Air Optix® Plus HydraGlyde® for Astigmatism 6 Pack is Alcon's premium monthly toric contact lens — available at contactlens365.com for astigmatism wearers who require reliable monthly correction with a comprehensive surface technology platform. It combines Precision Balance 8|4® Design for consistent axis orientation, HydraGlyde® Moisture Matrix for sustained monthly surface comfort, and SMARTSHIELD® Technology for deposit resistance — making it one of the most technically specified monthly toric lenses available.

Precision Balance 8|4® Design is Alcon's toric stabilisation approach, named for its use of superior and inferior stabilisation zones. Unlike some toric designs that use a single inferior ballast zone to maintain orientation through gravity alone, the 8|4® design (8 o'clock and 4 o'clock positions) works with the natural eyelid interaction pattern during horizontal and lateral gaze. This dual-zone approach distributes the stabilisation force more evenly around the lens, resulting in more consistent orientation across a wider range of eye movements and head positions — including the large-amplitude gaze changes of computer and reading tasks that are most challenging for single-zone toric designs.

HydraGlyde® Moisture Matrix addresses a specific challenge of monthly toric lenses: maintaining surface wettability throughout the 30-day replacement cycle. Monthly torics are typically thicker and have a higher mass than spherical monthly lenses — the stabilisation geometry requires material in specific zones that thin spherical lenses do not carry. This additional mass can interact with the tear film differently, making surface moisture management more critical. HydraGlyde® is incorporated into the Lotrafilcon B material during manufacturing rather than applied as a separate coating, providing sustained amphiphilic lubrication throughout the month without degradation. SMARTSHIELD® Technology resists the lipid and protein deposit accumulation that can compromise toric lens optical quality and comfort in the second half of the monthly cycle.

Technical Specifications

Key Technologies

Understanding Your Toric Prescription

Enter Sphere (SPH), Cylinder (CYL: –0.75, –1.25, –1.75, or –2.25 D), and Axis (10°–180° in 10° steps) for each eye at contactlens365.com. Consult your eye care professional for the appropriate substitute if your values fall between available options.

Who Is It For?

How to Use & Care

• 1Wash hands with soap and water. Dry with a lint-free towel.
• 2Inspect for tears or deformation. Confirm bowl orientation. Never insert damaged/inside-out lens.
• 3Insert gently onto cornea. Blink to settle.
• 4Clean after every removal — rub each surface with multipurpose solution ≥5 seconds per side, rinse thoroughly.
• 5Store in fresh solution — always empty and refill case completely. Never top up old solution.
• 6Replace case every 1–3 months. Rinse daily with solution, wipe, air dry face-down.
• 7Replace on schedule — note opening date. Never extend wear beyond the replacement period.
• 8Remove before sleep unless eye doctor approved. Never swim or shower in lenses.

Frequently Asked Questions

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