Filcon IV 1
Filcon IV 1 Contact Lens Material
The Filcon IV 1 contact lens material is known for its excellent moisture retention properties. Manufactured with a water content of 55%, these lenses provide optimal hydration for comfortable wear throughout the day.
Compared to other contact lens materials, Filcon IV 1 falls within the average range of water content. Some materials, such as Aerofilcon A and Alphafilcon A, have higher water content percentages of 69% and 66% respectively, while others like Balafilcon A have a lower water content of 36%.
List of contact lenses made of Filcon IV 1:
- Bioclear 1 Day: Spherical daily lenses made by Cooper Vision, Moisture/Water content: 55%, Oxygen permeability: 30
- Clear Comfort: Spherical Monthly Lenses made by Sauflon, Moisture/Water content: 55%, Oxygen permeability: 18
- Bioclear Toric: Monthly Toric Lenses made by Sauflon, Moisture/Water content: 55%, Oxygen permeability: null
- Bioclear: Spherical Monthly Lenses made by Sauflon, Moisture/Water content: 55%, Oxygen permeability: 30
Other contact lens materials with varying water content include Hefilcon A with 60%, Hioxifilcon A with 57%, and Lehfilcon A with an exceptionally high water content of 78%.
Please note that the oxygen permeability values for the Filcon IV 1 lenses are not provided in the available information.
