Alcon Air Optix® Plus HydraGlyde® 6 Pack is Alcon's flagship monthly silicone hydrogel lens — available at contactlens365.com. The Air Optix Plus HydraGlyde represents the most advanced version of the Air Optix monthly platform, combining the proven Lotrafilcon B silicone hydrogel substrate (Dk/t 138) with HydraGlyde® Moisture Matrix for sustained surface lubrication and SMARTSHIELD® Technology for deposit resistance — creating a monthly lens designed to perform at a high level from day 1 to day 30.

HydraGlyde® Moisture Matrix is the defining upgrade in this generation of the Air Optix platform. Earlier Air Optix lenses relied primarily on SMARTSHIELD® plasma surface treatment for deposit resistance but did not incorporate an integrated moisture agent. HydraGlyde® adds an amphiphilic molecule — which is simultaneously water-attracting and oil-attracting — directly into the Lotrafilcon B material during the manufacturing process. This amphiphilic character means HydraGlyde® molecules effectively bridge the material-tear film interface: the hydrophilic end integrates with the aqueous tear film while the lipophilic component bonds to the silicone hydrogel polymer. The result is a surface that remains durably wettable throughout the full monthly replacement cycle — not just during the first days of lens wear when external moisture agents are still abundant.

SMARTSHIELD® Technology uses a plasma surface treatment applied to the outer lens surface, creating a smooth, ultra-thin protective layer that reduces the area and energy available for lipid and protein molecules from the tear film to adhere to. Monthly silicone hydrogel lenses are particularly susceptible to lipid deposit accumulation due to the hydrophobic nature of silicone — SMARTSHIELD® effectively shields the underlying silicone material from these deposits, maintaining optical surface quality and comfort-related surface properties throughout the monthly wearing cycle. The combination of HydraGlyde® and SMARTSHIELD® working together provides comprehensive monthly lens surface management — moisture and deposit resistance addressed simultaneously.

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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.

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