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Optima 38 / SP
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By eyeTopics Review Editor
Published on 07/10/2006
 
The lenses have increased mid-peripheral thickness to create good handling across the power range.  To make certain of good on-eye lens centration, the rear surface is lathe cut. 

Optima 38 / SP

Optima 38 / SP contact lenses from Bausch and Lomb are designed for patients suffering from hyperopia or myopia.  The lenses have increased mid-peripheral thickness to create good handling across the power range.  To make certain of good on-eye lens centration, the rear surface is lathe cut.  Optima 38 / SP lenses are made with a light visible tint to help you locate your lenses in the solution.

   

Lens Material
The lens material (polymacon), is a hydrophilic polymer of 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate, and is 38.6% water by weight when immersed in saline solution. These lenses are hemispherical flexible shells.

 
Lens Parameters
Chord Diameter:14.0mm
Center Thickness:0.06mm (-3.00 D) to 0.16mm (+3.00 D)
Base Curves:8.4, 8.7 and 9.0mm
Power:+5.00 to -5.00 (-9.00)

Lens Properties

Specific Gravity:1.12
Refractive Index:1.43
Optical Zone:9.0 - 10.0mm (-), 8.00mm (+)
Dk:8.5
Water Content:38.6%.