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Frequency 55 Toric
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eyeTopics Review Editor
 
By eyeTopics Review Editor
Published on 03/30/2006
 
You will be able to locate your Frequency 55 Toric lenses in the cleaning solution with ease because of the light tint the lenses are infused with.

Frequency 55 Toric

Astigmatic patients replace their Frequency 55 Toric contact lenses after one month of use, avoiding the buildup of pollutants that can irritate your eyesight and cloud your vision.  You will be able to locate your Frequency 55 Toric lenses in the cleaning solution with ease because of the light tint the lenses are infused with. 


Lens Material
The lens material, methafilcon B, is a random copolymer of hyroxyethylmethacrylate and methacrylic acid.  Produced with a light blue handling tint, the lens material is coupled with Reactive Blue No. 4.  The handling tint increases the visibility of the lens when not worn on the eye.

Lens Parameters 
Diameter:13.5 mm to 15.5 mm
Base Curve:8.0 mm to 9.6 mm
Center Thickness:0.04 mm to 0.52 mm (varies with power)
Powers:-20.00 to +20.00D
Cylinder Power:plano to -12.00D

Lens Properties
 
Refractive Index:1.40
Light Transmittance:Approximately 88%
Water Content:55%
Oxygen Permeability:19.0 x 10-11 (cm2/sec) (ml 02/ml x mmHg) at 35 degrees C (Fatt method for determination of oxygen permeability)