Russian-made contact lenses: Concor, Optimed and others. Selection of hard contact lenses

Contact lenses are becoming more and more popular every year both all over the world and in Russia: the percentage of fitting contact lenses of complex design - toric and multifocal - is increasing, the age range of users is expanding contact correction.

The market for contact correction in Russia is comparable to the world market - dominant position occupied by the four largest companies: almost half of the volume (more than 40%) is the products of Johnson & Johnson.

The share of CIBA Vision and Cooper Vision (with Ocular Sciences merged into it) is approximately 15-18% each. Bausch & Lomb - only about 10%. All other companies, including the Russian manufacturer, account for less than 20% of contact lens supplies.

Leading contact lens companies

Johnson & Johnson is an American company founded in 1886. It is the largest manufacturer medicines, body care products, and contact lenses.

Johnson & Johnson products are sold in over 175 countries. famous trademarks companies are: Clean&Clear, Johnson's baby, Johnson's pH5.5, Nizoral, Reach.

In 1987, Johnson & Johnson released contact lenses Acuvue for seven day wear. To date, more than 2 billion contact lenses have been produced under the Acuvue brand.

Most Acuvue contact lenses available on Russian market, are produced in Ireland at the largest plant in Limerick.

Famous brands: 1-DAY ACUVUE, ACUVUE OASYS Moist, ACUVUE OASYS Trueye, ACUVUE 2 COLORS, ACUVUE OASYS for ASTIGMATISM and ACUVUE Bifocal and others.

New: Johnson & Johnson announced the creation of Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia lenses to correct age-related farsightedness.

CIBA Vision is the ophthalmology division of the multinational pharmaceutical corporation Novartis. The head office of the company is located in Basel (Switzerland). The company operates in 140 countries.

CIBA Vision is one of the world's leading manufacturers and distributors of soft contact lenses, contact lens care products, and ophthalmic preparations.

Famous brands: AIR OPTIX, Focus Dailies. In 2001, CibaVision teamed up with Wesley Jessen, the world's leading manufacturer of colored lenses, to add FreshLook colored contact lenses to its product line.

CIBA Vision also produces the famous, one of the best, brand of Solo Care contact lens solutions.

One of the latest developments of the company - premium lenses Air Optix Night&Day Aqua - silicone hydrogel contact lenses with built-in Aqua Moist moisturizing system. Lenses that can be worn for up to 30 days around the clock.

CooperVision is an American company founded in 1958 in Rochester, New York. During this time, it included several large contact lens companies, which allowed it to enter the global market.

Cooper Vision's contact lens manufacturing facilities are located in Hampshire (England), Rochester and Huntington Beach (USA) and are headquartered in Irvine, California (USA). Soft spherical and toric contact lenses are produced in the USA, and scheduled replacement soft contact lenses are produced in England.

Cooper Vision is the world leader in the development of soft contact lenses based on the unique tetrafilcon material.

Famous brands: Biomedics 55, Proclear, Crazy.

New: In 2010, Biofinity Toric lenses were announced in the range of +6 to -8 D spheres with four cylinders for astigmatism correction.

Bausch & Lomb is another of the largest contact lens companies in the world.

The company was founded in 1853 in America by an emigrant from Germany J.Bausch and his friend H.Lomb. The newly formed company began to specialize in the production of high-precision and special optics: microscopes, binoculars, telescopes, night vision devices. 1971 - Bausch & Lomb became the first company to receive FDA clearance to sell soft contact lenses.

Bausch & Lomb, in addition to products for contact vision correction, produces wide range ophthalmic pharmaceutical products, as well as surgical equipment and instruments formerly sold under the Stortz and Chiron brands.

Bausch & Lomb has production and sales facilities in 25 countries.

Famous brands: PureVision, SofLens, Optima, 1 Day Biotrue.

New: SofLens® daily disposable aspheric contact lenses with anti-reflective component. Recommended for patients prone to allergic reactions.

In the past few years, several Korean companies have appeared on the contact correction market, such as OKVision, Bescon, G&G Contact Lens. The most popular among their products are colored contact lenses due to their bright colors and affordable price.

Russian manufacturers of contact lenses

Russian contact lens and care companies occupy a very modest place in the contact correction market, due to their predominant focus on traditional contact lenses, while all over the world there is a transition from traditional lenses to lenses of frequent scheduled replacement and disposable contact lenses. However, the products of domestic manufacturers, of course, are in a certain demand:

Firstly, the price of domestic lenses is quite low.

Secondly, Russian companies offer lenses with high diopters from -20 to +20, lenses of such high refractions are simply not available in the product line of Western companies.

Thirdly, product quality control in Russian companies is more stringent, which makes it possible to identify and eliminate defective products in a timely manner and obtain high-quality contact lenses at the end.

Concor is the largest domestic company producing contact lenses. The company appeared in 1991 in the city of Vologda. To date, the company supplies products to more than 400 cities of the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Bulgaria.

Today the company produces soft contact lenses from imported and domestic materials, including silicone hydrogel, tinted and colored.

A three-stage quality control system is used, which allows producing high quality lenses in accordance with the specified parameters. In 2009, soft contact lenses from the company "Concor" were recognized as a diploma winner of the program "100 the best goods Russia".

Octopus - the company was founded in 1993 in Samara. It produces soft contact lenses "Elite" by turning from the material of the company "Contamac" (Great Britain) on the equipment of the company "Gfeller" (Switzerland) using computer controls, as well as hard gas-permeable contact lenses.

Octopus is a supplier of high diopter soft contact lenses up to +/-25 diopter. In addition, Octopus produces cosmetic contact lenses to eliminate various defects - the absence of the pupil, iris, etc.

Optimedservice is a scientific and medical association, established in 1993 in Bashkortostan, which occupies a stable position in the ophthalmological market of the Ural region. Since 1994, the company has been producing soft contact lenses under the brand name “Optimed” on a computerized production line from City Crown (Great Britain).

One type of lenses "Optimed" is produced - traditional lenses with a wearing period of 6 months and with a 38% moisture content. The company also produces a line of contact lens care products under the brands Optimed and ProActive.

Doctor Optic is a Russian company (Moscow) producing tinted contact lenses of the Svetlenz series. Among the products of this there are both ordinary tinted contact lenses "Svetlenz 55" recommended for light eyes, and cosmetic lenses "Svetlenz Carnival", designed to mask all kinds of eye defects.

We work with various types hard contact lenses (Wohlk, Boston, Rose-K, SoClear, etc.).

Our specialists can choose exactly those contact lenses that will provide the highest quality of vision in your case.

What are rigid gas permeable contact lenses?

Sounds kind of intimidating.

Soft contact lenses are a much more pleasant name. However, you will be surprised that hard contact lenses allow much more oxygen to pass to the cornea than regular soft contact lenses and even the newest silicone hydrogel lenses, which are now the safest and most advanced soft contact lenses. And this indicator is almost the most important for those who constantly wear contact lenses.

Besides hard contact lenses provide better vision clarity, are more resistant to deposits, and are much cheaper than soft contact lenses, since one pair of lenses is designed to be worn for up to 1-2 years.

Why doesn't everyone wear hard contact lenses then?

First - You need adaptation, i.e. necessary certain time to get used to wearing hard contact lenses. This time is very individual from 3-4 days to 2-3 weeks. And it doesn't hurt.

Second, in order to successfully wear hard lenses, you must be worn every day(with a few exceptions), because if you do not wear them for a while, then you will need some time to adapt again

Rigid contact lenses - an excellent option for those people who cannot achieve perfect vision in soft contact lenses. This is possible in several cases:

those people who make higher demands on the quality of vision, such as shooters, operating surgeons, pilots, jewelers, etc.;
those. who have astigmatism, especially a high degree, and due to this, 100% vision is not achieved in soft contact lenses;
patients with keratoconus (irregular shape of the cornea);
patients who need correction after previous surgical operations on the cornea ( laser operations for the elimination of myopia, corneal transplantation, removal of the lens).
patients with problems when wearing soft contact lenses (corneal vascularization, recurrent eye inflammation, excessive accumulation of deposits)

If you are already using hard contact lenses and would like to purchase a new set, please note:

You can order or purchase hard lenses from us if the selection of lenses was made in our office. Rigid lenses can not be ordered in absentia, with a prescription for glasses / soft lenses or the parameters of old rigid lenses. To purchase lenses in our office, you need to make an appointment, take a break from wearing your lenses for a few days, and bring all the data you have with you (from examination data to old glasses and contact lenses).

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Contact lenses are a medical product that allows you to correct various deviations that are a consequence of eye diseases. Most often, on sale you can find products made with the expectation of people suffering from myopia (myopia), that is, those who see poorly in the distance. For patients with farsightedness (hypermetropia), there are also models of their own, just there are much fewer people with such a visual defect. Yes, and short-sighted in fact have to large quantity time to spend in glasses / lenses, so as not to experience inconvenience in everyday life. There are also options for correcting astigmatism.

You can choose lenses for yourself only after visiting a specialist who will conduct a full examination and write out an appointment. Even if you have been a user for many years, do not be too lazy to visit an ophthalmologist before changing one brand to another. Contact lenses different manufacturers and different lines differ from each other in “design”. This concept usually includes parameters for the shape of the front and back surfaces, diameter, center thickness, base radius, and so on. It is also incorrect to select lenses according to a prescription for glasses, since their optical power is different. Our rating will tell you about the best contact lenses in their categories.

The best disposable contact lenses

AT this moment Daily disposable contact lenses are the safest. They are made from the most breathable and comfortable materials. These lenses are retailed in boxes of 10 to 180 lenses. Every day in the morning, the user puts on a fresh pair, and throws it away in the evening. This guarantees better protection of the eyes from infection, simplifies the process of wearing, since the need for care is eliminated. The use of disposable lenses significantly reduces the risk of complications due to more comfortable and modern materials.

4 Dailies (Alcon) Total1 (30 lenses)

The most comfortable feeling
Country: USA
Average price: 1,590 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.5

High-quality and expensive silicone hydrogel lenses, extremely comfortable for constant wear. Correct both myopia up to -12 and hyperopia up to +6. The model received an excellent oxygen permeability of 156 Dk / t, which will ensure the flow of oxygen to the eyes at almost the same level as in ordinary glasses. With a moisture content of 80%, the lenses become comfortable for those suffering from dry eye syndrome. Judging by the reviews, some buyers are uncomfortable with very thin lens material, but this is a matter of habit. A significant disadvantage is high cost- These are the most expensive lenses in the section. However, with such characteristics, such a price is not surprising.

Advantages:

high level of moisture content;
are not felt when worn.

Flaws:

very high price.

3 CooperVision Proclear 1 Day (30 lenses)

Good level of moisture retention
Country: USA
Average price: 1,199 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.6

Good one-day lenses - Proclear 1 Day from CooperVision. Each lens is molded from a hydrogel material and has an excellent moisture content of 60%, which is very convenient due to its good ability to retain moisture. They are perfect for people who often suffer from the feeling of "sand" or redness of the eyes while wearing lenses. The retention of water molecules occurs through the use of a patented technology - PC Technology ™. These lenses are recognized by experts as providing increased comfort for those users who previously often experienced the discomfort caused by dryness. Even after many hours spent in them, hydration remains at 96%.

Advantages:

correct nearsightedness and farsightedness;
high level of moisture content;
no need to buy storage solution.

Flaws:

price.

2 Acuvue 1-Day Moist (30 lenses)

Astigmatic
Country: USA/Ireland
Average price: 1,406 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Acuvue 1-Day Moist Daily Contact Lenses are designed for 15 days and come in a pack of 30. These lenses are suitable not only for people with farsightedness or nearsightedness, but also for people with astigmatism. Throughout the day, they provide not only vision correction, but also wearing comfort. The moisture level of the lenses is 58%. Thanks to a special formula that retains moisture inside, from morning until evening, the eyes do not experience fatigue and irritation. Flexibility and thinness allow more oxygen to be carried. These lenses are perfect for people with sensitive corneas and those with allergies.

Advantages:

correct astigmatism;
are not felt on the eyes;
invisible;
comfortable to wear;
do not require care.

Flaws:

price.

1 Acuvue 1-Day TruEye (30 lenses)

Best Breathable Lenses
Country: USA/Ireland
Average price: 1,330 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

Acuvue's 1-Day TruEye contact lenses are the best breathable lenses in their category. Made from modern material, silicone hydrogel, they provide the eyes with up to 100% oxygen when worn, almost as much as they get without them. Their softness and imperceptibility give comfort throughout the day. Moisturizing components allow you to forget about dryness and redness. Acuvue 1-Day TruEye also boasts the most possible level UV protection. Daily lenses are sold in packs of 30. Thanks to this, they are very convenient and hygienic, because they do not need to be stored in a solution, and also cleaned.

Advantages:

high level of hydration;
good UV protection;
there is no need for care and storage.

Flaws:

price.

The best contact lenses for a month

Contact lenses for a month are slightly inferior to daily ones. Their service life is longer, but the responsibility for care is also added. It is important to clean the lenses in time and apply a quality lens “preservation” solution at night. If a pair, designed for 30 days, is worn longer than the allotted time, pain, burning and itching in the eyes will most likely appear. Even with proper care. It is better not to experiment and wear lenses by the expiration date.

4 Bausch & Lomb PureVision (6 lenses)

Country: USA
Average price: 1,100 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.5

Quite popular silicone hydrogel lenses with a long history. The lineup offers optical power from -12 to +6 - quite standard. I am glad that there are two radii of curvature - 8.3 and 8.6, so that the lenses will suit people with different eyes. The moisture content is low - only 36%, but due to the good oxygen permeability of 112 Dk / t, they are comfortable on the eyes, do not dry out and do not rub the cornea. In reviews, buyers write that the lenses are very comfortable and breathable, despite the characteristics. At the same time, one box with lenses for three months will cost less than 1,500 rubles, which is very economical.

Advantages:

two radii of curvature;
high oxygen permeability;
good feedback.

Flaws:

low moisture content.

3 CooperVision Biofinity (6 lenses)

Flexible wearing mode
Country: US/UK
Average price: 2 340 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.6

Biofinity - monthly contact lenses from CooperVision can be used, like the previous ones, not only in day mode but also flexible. This allows you to wear them at any time of the day, depending on what each specific user needs. They are made of the same silicone hydrogel, which has excellent characteristics. The lenses correct nearsightedness and farsightedness while still providing comfort even when worn for up to seven consecutive days. Adequate hydration and oxygen permeability is ensured by Aquaform® Comfort Science™ technology.

Advantages:

flexible wearing mode;
material with natural moisture;
you can not use special drops;
high rate of oxygen permeability.

Flaws:

high price.

2 Maxima 55 UV (6 lenses)

Best affordability
Country: UK
Average price: 931 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Contact lenses Maxima 55 UV have the best affordability. Offers for their sale start at a cost of 750 rubles. They provide good vision by correcting farsightedness and nearsightedness. They have protection from ultraviolet rays and convenient to use. Despite the protection from UV radiation, it is impossible to refuse full-fledged sunglasses. The lenses are processed using a special technology, so they are produced in a thinner profile. This guarantees better oxygen permeability to the eye cornea. The smooth surface makes the wearing process comfortable, preventing dryness and redness. Contact lenses are lightly colored so that they are easy to see in solution.

Advantages:

thin profile;
UV protection;
ease of use;
price.

Flaws:

the need for care;
purchase of storage solution.

1 Air Optix (Alcon) Aqua (6 lenses)

Better oxygen permeability
Country: Switzerland
Average price: 1,350 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

The world-famous manufacturer, Alcon, presents contact lenses for a month - Air Optix Aqua. They are made from Lotrafilcon B, developed from the proven silicone hydrogel material. This material is characterized by increased hydrophilicity and has better oxygen permeability. Such lenses are perfect for people with hypersensitivity eyes, as they provide an optimal level of hydration. Their surface is treated with a special composition that increases the feeling of comfort while wearing. Due to the special treatment of the lenses, high protection against lipid and protein deposits, as well as against contact with decorative cosmetics, dust and other contaminants.

Advantages:

fivefold increased oxygen permeability;
protection against deposits and pollution;
suitable for flexible and extended wear mode.

Flaws:

during nighttime use, discomfort may occur.

The best colored contact lenses

Colored contact lenses can be with or without diopters. Their difference from the classic models is in the color of the lenses. It, in turn, can be of different intensity, density and may contain different drawings or patterns. Depending on this, such lenses are divided into tint, actually colored and carnival.

With brown and green natural shades, colored lenses will do well. They have a more intense color and a special reflective layer that does not allow the dark color of the eyes to break through the lens. Carnival lenses have a pattern that is completely different from natural - for example, a spiral or cobweb. They are used at parties and similar events where outrageousness is more important than naturalness.

4 Ophthalmic Butterfly Three-tone (2 lenses)

Bright and exotic colors
Country Russia
Average price: 800 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.4

Domestic colored lenses that have taken a worthy position in the budget segment. They create a bright, unusual shade with any "native" eye color. Three tones are applied to each lens to create a natural iris pattern. Of course, there is no question of naturalness - Oftalmix, as a budget brand, is not capable of it. But this is not critical, since the exoticism and brightness of the look compensates for this. As for the characteristics - 15.8 Dk / t and a moisture content of 42% create a comfortable "union", so the lenses can be easily carried all day, and the eyes will only start to get tired in the evening. optical power varies from 0 to -7.

Advantages:

bright shades of lenses;
low cost;
can be worn for three months.

Flaws:

unnatural colors;
low oxygen permeability.

3 Air Optix (Alcon) Colors (2 lenses)

The first breathable colored lenses
Country: USA
Average price: 1,188 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.6

Air Optix Colors from the American company Alcon - colored contact lenses, one of the first "breathable". Their material of manufacture is silicone hydrogel (Lotrafilcon B), which provides extraordinary comfort during use. They have a beautiful and natural color due to a special technology of applying pigment inside the lens in three layers. Due to this, the shade on the overlap of the natural looks natural. The inner ring of pigment adds depth to the look, the middle one gives the main color, and the outer one emphasizes expressiveness. High rate oxygen permeability and polished smooth surface guarantee cleanliness of the lenses, and the health and comfort of the eye.

Advantages:

high rate of oxygen permeability;
correction of myopia and hyperopia;
plasma surface treatment;

Flaws:

daily wear only.

2 ADRIA Glamorous (2 lenses)

Wide color palette
Country: Korea
Average price: 1,036 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Adria Glamorous - colored contact lenses with the widest color palette, including 9 various shades. Many users note that these lenses visually enlarge the eyes, but do not look artificial. They also perfectly cover brown and green natural shades. Complex patterns make the look unusual, deep and expressive. good protection from ultraviolet radiation, optimal oxygen permeability and moisture content maintain eye health. Lenses correct nearsightedness and farsightedness. They can be used at night and for active sports activities.

Advantages:

wide color palette;
cover dark shades
visually enlarge the eyes;
protection from UV rays.

Flaws:

not identified.

1 OKVision Fusion (2 lenses)

Better color depth and brightness
Country: USA
Average price: 850 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

OKVision Fusion contact lenses have the best color depth and brightness among similar models. This is ensured by using unique technology layer-by-layer application of the coloring matter to the inner surface. Thanks to this method, the natural depth of the gaze is preserved, and overlap is guaranteed even dark color eye. In addition to changing the shade, lenses make it possible to correct farsightedness or nearsightedness. The high moisture content provides the wearer with comfort, relieving the eyes of dryness, fatigue and redness. Lenses are divided into two-tone ordinary, with a mix. effect and three-tone.

Advantages:

high-quality overlap of the native eye color;
look natural;
optimal indicator of oxygen permeability;
are not felt when worn.

Flaws:

not identified.

The best astigmatic contact lenses

To correct astigmatism, there are special toric contact lenses. They have a special design, thanks to which they correct astigmatism. This type of visual impairment is characterized by the fact that it does not allow the rays entering the eye to converge, as a result of which the person lacks the clarity of the visible image. Such lenses must have a cylinder.

3 Bausch & Lomb SofLens 66 Toric (6 lenses)

High moisture content (66%)
Country: USA/Ireland
Average price: 1,321 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.6

Astigmatic contact lenses Bausch & Lomb SofLens 66 Toric have quite high content moisture (66%) that lingers inside the lens, providing comfort from morning to evening. The special non-ionic material used in the manufacture reduces protein deposits. Lenses are easy to put on due to their special strength. They are also difficult to damage, tear, but at the same time they are lightweight and not felt by the user. Visual acuity is enhanced by the unique two-radius back surface design. The rounded edges of the lenses provide free sliding. The casting process used in the manufacture is computerized. This allows the lenses to have the widest range.

Advantages:

astigmatism correction;
high moisture content;
comfort and accuracy of fit;
reduction of accumulations on the surface;
strength.

Flaws:

price.

2 Air Optix (Alcon) For Astigmatism (3 lenses)

Best price
Country: USA
Average price: 960 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Contact astigmatic lenses. Air Optix For Astigmatism from Alcon has the best price among competitive models. Their manufacturing material is developed on the basis of silicone hydrogel, which amazed world scientists with its excellent characteristics. These lenses are designed specifically for people with astigmatism. They perfectly pass oxygen, give clear vision and provide ease of use and comfortable wearing throughout the day. The lenses are treated with a special patented technology that is responsible for reducing protein deposits on the surface.

Advantages:

astigmatism correction;
surface cleanliness for a long time;
comfort during wearing;
ease of handling and accuracy of fit;
price.

Flaws:

not identified.

1 Acuvue OASYS for Astigmatism with Hydraclear Plus (6 lenses)

Biweekly scheduled replacement
Country: USA/Ireland
Average price: 1,190 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

Acuvue's OASYS for Astigmatism with Hydraclear Plus Contact Lenses are safer for eye health with a two-week scheduled replacement. As we know, the shorter the period of wearing, the greater the chance of avoiding infection and discomfort. These lenses have a very smooth surface, which has a positive effect on the movement of the eyelids. On the eyes of such lenses are almost not felt. Made from a material based on silicone hydrogel, they provide almost one hundred percent oxygen penetration to the iris, so you can forget about redness, burning and irritation of the mucosa. HYDRACLEAR ® PLUS is a technology responsible for moisturizing the eye throughout the day. Ultraviolet radiation is blocked by lenses, protecting the retina and lens.

Advantages:

correction of farsightedness, myopia and astigmatism;
two-week scheduled replacement;
fatigue protection.

Flaws:

not identified.

The best contact lenses for three months

quarter lenses prolonged wear- the option that is the most optimal in terms of price and convenience. The user does not need to look for a new pair of lenses for a long time and spend the budget on their purchase. They are more durable and, as a rule, of high quality. Therefore, the canvas of the lens can be thicker than that of monthly and even more so one-day models. Therefore, some users out of habit may feel discomfort. Three-month-old lenses require careful maintenance and occasional rinsing.

3 CooperVision Biomedics 38 (6 lenses)

Three pairs in a box
Country: USA
Average price: 900 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.6

A very popular model of contact lenses, which has been on the market for many years. Despite not best performance, these hydrogel lenses are almost not felt on the cornea and do not interfere in any way. Naturally, if you do not violate the mode of wearing. The optical power varies from -0.5 to -10. Moisture in the model is 38% at Dk / t 23.5, which is why it is not recommended to wear a pair for more than 8 hours without a break. But many users are happy to note that the lenses do not dry out and do not break. ahead of time- the material is quite thick and dense. With proper care, problems with irritation or damaged lenses should not occur. In addition, for a modest price, you will receive not 4 lenses in a box, like most manufacturers, but 6 at once, which will allow you not to go to stores for 9 months.

Advantages:

good feedback;
dense and reliable material;
six lenses in a box.

Flaws:

large thickness;
not for sensitive eyes.

2 OKVision Season (2 lenses)

Excellent lens performance
Country: USA
Average price: 500 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Hydrogel lenses with high performance and excellent wearing comfort. The model can offer a moisture content of 45% and an oxygen permeability of 27.5 Dk/t. Due to this, contact lenses do not dry out and pass enough oxygen to the cornea to make them comfortable to wear. In reviews, many buyers write that they are comfortable to wear and do not interfere. On sale you can find optical power options from +12.5 to -15. But on the other hand, the radius of curvature is only one, so the kit is not suitable for every eye. Unfortunately, there is only one pair of lenses in the box, which, at a price of 400-500 rubles (compared to other options), is quite expensive.

Advantages:

high moisture content and oxygen permeability;
a large selection of optical power;
comfortable to wear.

Flaws:

high price;
only two pairs included.

1 Bausch & Lomb Optima FW (4 lenses)

Outstanding lens durability
Country: USA
Average price: 700 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.9

Hydrogel lenses from a well-known company, designed for long-term wear with comfort. They have a low moisture content - only 38.6%. But for a hydrogel, this is absolutely normal. Comfortable oxygen permeability – 24 Dk/t. Buyers in the reviews write that the lenses are much more durable than stated - with quality care and good solution for storage, one pair instead of three months can last six months and even a year! Naturally, we do not recommend experiments, but such quality is already an indicator. Three radii of curvature are available at once - 8.4, 8.7 and 9. It is inconvenient that there are few diopters in the model range - from +4 to -9. Besides, sensitive eyes there may be little oxygen that passes through the lens.

Advantages:

durability;
high quality material;
three radii of curvature.

Flaws:

few diopters;
not for sensitive eyes.

The best contact lenses for six months

Semi-annual long-wear lenses are indispensable when the user does not have the opportunity to constantly buy new sets. They are convenient for their durability and strength - it is convenient to take such models with you on long business trips, on a watch or to other places where there are not very many ophthalmic stores. In addition, they are the most cost-effective.

Naturally, such models are not as convenient as daily lenses- they need to be very well looked after and washed in time from protein deposits. And you also need to get used to them - a durable hydrogel is not suitable for everyone.

2 Interojo Morning Q55 vial (1 lens)

Low price per pair
Country: South Korea
Average price: 350 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.7

Semi-annual dense lenses created with an aspherical design using PolyVue technology. They are as comfortable as possible for constant wear and strong enough to withstand six months of "work". The model offers optical power from -20 to +12. There are also two radii of curvature - 8.6 and 8.8, which allows you to choose a lens for your eye. The moisture content of 55% and the oxygen permeability of 24 Dk/t ensure quite comfortable wearing throughout the day. But in the reviews, some users write that in the evening the eyes begin to get tired, and the problem needs to be solved with drops. The lenses are quite cheap - a pair for six months will cost only 700 rubles.

Advantages:

two radii of curvature;
low price.

Flaws:

may tire your eyes from wearing.

1 OKVision Infinity (1 lens)

Good value for money
Country: USA
Average price: 370 rubles.
Rating (2018): 4.8

High-quality and quite popular long-wear lenses for a variety of users. Comfortable to wear and affordable. The characteristics of the model are 55% moisture content and oxygen permeability 32.5 Dk/t. Users note that the lenses are thick and hard, as they are made of a hydrogel thermopolymer, but they do not cause discomfort in wearing. The optical power of the model varies from -20 to +20. The radius of curvature is 8.4 and 8.7, which makes the lenses universal and very comfortable for non-standard eyes. And then there are the same lenses, but colored and acting as tint. But they have a very bright color, which is not suitable for every eye.

Advantages:

two radii of curvature;
many options for optical power;
low price.

Flaws:

The lenses are thick and not for everyone.

The main share of the optics market in Russia is made up of products of foreign manufacturers, and this fact is quite understandable. Global companies producing ophthalmic products were founded a long time ago (for example, Johnson & Johnson traces its history back to 1886, Bausch & Lomb - from 1853) and managed to gain vast experience.

Domestic manufacturers began work only in 1991. The pioneer in this area is the Vologda company KonCor (short for CONTACT CORRECTION). In total, there are four companies on the market, including the one named: Ufa-based Optimedservice, Octopus (Samara), Doctor Optic (Moscow), which manufactures products under the Svetlenz brand. To date, the percentage of contact lenses from Russian manufacturers is approximately 10-15% of total number products sold in this segment.

"ConCor" (Vologda)

It is the leader in the production of domestic contact lenses. The work uses imported raw materials (English and American polymers of the highest quality), optical products are turned on high-precision equipment (USA). The ConCor line includes lenses for the correction of several types of visual impairments.

Clear corrective contact lenses

1. Rigid gas permeable models for the correction of astigmatism and presbyopia, as well as orthokeratology night for patients with a high degree of myopia. The polymers used in the development of these optics have a high oxygen permeability and hold their shape well.
2. Soft toric design lenses for astigmatism. They have a spherical shape and two optical zones.
3. Keratoconus models. Keratoconus is a deformation of the cornea, due to which visual system crashes start. A specially designed design helps restore sharpness and quality of vision.

All products are made only to order according to the individual parameters of the patient, and the refraction range is from +30 to -30 diopters. Such values are very rare among contact lenses, so ConCor is a real salvation for users with severe violations vision.

Colors Aqua and Violet

Painted models

This type of optics is available in four categories. Lenses are also made to order and can have diopters of the same range. You can order "zero" optical products, that is, use them only for decorative purposes (to change eye color):

tint models will give the eyes a brighter color, while not blocking the natural one;
iridescent lenses have a pattern that mimics the natural pattern of the iris, which makes them look completely natural;
iridescent Colors are able to cover the most dark eyes. The palette contains more than 30 shades;
cosmetic optical products are designed to conceal birth defects eyes or as a result of injury.

The optics of the domestic manufacturer "ConCor" has a quarterly and traditional wearing modes. Lenses are issued in a glass bottle in quantity of one piece. The production time for a pair is 30-40 days. In addition to Russia, products are also available for purchase in the CIS countries.

"Optimedservice" (Ufa)

Domestic manufacturer of soft contact lenses for the correction of myopia of the traditional wearing period with a moisture content of 38%. Ophthalmic products are manufactured on the City Crown (Great Britain) production line and are of high quality. "Optimedservice" also represents several categories of related products. In addition to contact lenses, these include OPTIMED universal eye solutions, moisturizing products that Russian consumers leave positive reviews. The range also includes vitamin complex for eyes with lutein and blueberries. For eye clinics the company produces ophthalmosurgical equipment - devices for performing operations and consumables - for example, intraocular implants for lens replacement. Medical specialists highly appreciate the products of this enterprise.

Center for vision correction "Octopus" (Samara)

The company was founded in 1993 in Samara and is largest center vision correction price Russia. In addition to providing services, it also supplies high-diopter products up to plus or minus 25 D. In addition, Octopus produces its own brand of optics, Elite. Lenses are produced by turning on Gfeller equipment (Switzerland) from Contamac material. Another area of activity is cosmetic optical products that hide various eye defects.

"Doctor Optic" (Moscow)

Laboratory for the production of tinted contact lenses for light eyes. The Svetlenz 55 model of the traditional replacement period is very popular among consumers. Products have a high moisture content (55%), so the eyes feel great in them all day. Affordable price and various shades (aqua, blue, olive, blue, green, brown, violet), the ability to correct myopia up to minus 10 diopters - these parameters are especially important for consumers. In addition, the company's assortment includes cosmetic lenses designed to mask various eye defects.

Svetlenz 55, colors Green and Blue

Domestic manufacturers of contact lenses represent high-quality products that are in great demand on the domestic market and in neighboring countries: Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and others. Low cost, long service life, the ability to purchase optics that will be made exactly to the parameters of the eyes - these conditions make Russian contact lenses so attractive.

You can buy these products in large online stores with delivery. Call the hotline on the site and ask the operators for details. wish good vision and happy shopping!

ABOUT COOPERVISION (USA)

American company Cooper Vision over 45 years. For the past decade, it has firmly held the status of one of the world's leading manufacturers of contact lenses.

The company was founded in 1958 in Rochester, New York by Dr. Stanley Gordon. Initially, it consisted of two small enterprises: a research laboratory (Cooper Laboratories) and a modest workshop for the manufacture of hard contact lenses (The Contact Lens Guild), which at that time were only becoming fashionable as an alternative to glasses. Demand for the workshop's products steadily increased, so the workshop itself expanded, and 7 years after its founding, it was renamed Gordon Contact Lenses, Inc. Dr. Gordon himself by that time had become widely known as a public lecturer actively promoting contact lenses.

Since the beginning of the 70s. The 20th century is connected with a historical turn in the fate of the company. In 1970, Stanley Gordon created tetrafilcon, a hydrophilic polymer for soft contact lenses. Six years later, the company launched Aquaflex lenses made from tetrafilcon. It was the third brand of soft lenses in the US officially approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration). medicines) for production and sale. Since 1979, Cooper Laboratories have become known as CooperVision. Later, this name was assigned to that part of the company that was engaged in the development and production of contact lenses. It was part of it - since the range of the company's activities gradually expanded. By the mid 1980s. CooperVision was already a solid and extensive company, producing not only lenses and lens care products, but also a whole range of medicines, as well as some surgical materials. The company has grown so much, and its specializations have become so diverse that they had to be formalized legally. In 1986, the name Cooper Companies was registered - it now belonged to the company entirely, and the name CooperVision was given to a branch engaged only in the production of contact lenses and accessories for them.

At that time, CooperVision produced three lines of soft lenses: Aquaflex, Permalens ("permanent lenses" - the first 30-day continuous wear soft lenses in the US, registered by the FDA) and Permaflex.

In the second half of the 1980s. the situation on the world market has changed somewhat, and the management of CooperVision reacted to the changes late. As a result, the company began to lose its leading positions, and a production and business decline began. A crisis was brewing. Prospects for CooperVision, in the opinion of its management and prominent specialists, are primarily related to the production of contact lenses and, in addition, to surgical gynecology. These two areas are the focus of the activities of the former "Dr. Gordon's Contact Lens Guild", and now one of the world's largest corporations in the medical industry. Its main goal for the near future is to meet the demand of all categories of people who need contact vision correction.

Products: Color Tones colored lenses. Replacement period: 1 month; Cooper Clear FW. Extended wear contact lenses. Replacement period: 9-12 months; Cooper Flex Premium. Contact lenses monthly. Replacement period: 1 month; Cooper Flex UV. Contact lenses monthly. Replacement period: 1 month; Crazy. Colored lenses with a pattern. Replacement period: 3 months; expression accents. Tinted colored lenses. Replacement period: 1 month; High Time 55 UV. Contact lenses monthly. Replacement period: 1 month; images. Color contact lenses. Replacement period: 1 month; Silver 07. Extended wear contact lenses. Replacement period: 6-12 months.