Biofinity XR by CooperVision provides a high-performance monthly solution for wearers requiring extended range contact lenses for severe myopia or hyperopia. These monthly silicone hydrogel lenses deliver exceptional visual clarity and breathability to patients whose prescriptions fall outside the standard parameter range.
Please Note: Biofinity XR is made to order by CooperVision. Due to this specialised manufacturing process, please allow 3 to 5 weeks for your lenses to be produced and dispatched.
Why Optometrists Recommend Biofinity XR for High Prescriptions
The Biofinity XR platform utilises advanced material science to bridge the gap between custom clinical needs and everyday comfort. While many high-prescription lenses rely on older hydrogel materials, these CooperVision high prescription contacts leverage the Comfilcon A silicone hydrogel polymer to ensure the cornea receives ample oxygen throughout the day.
Aquaform® Technology for Natural Hydration
The lens material features proprietary Aquaform® Technology, which creates a naturally hydrophilic surface. By binding water molecules directly into the lens matrix, Biofinity XR maintains a high water content without the need for surface coatings or artificial wetting agents. This results in a highly flexible, soft lens that resists protein deposits and stays comfortable from the first hour to the end of the month.
Precision Optics with the Aberration Neutralising System™
Vision clarity is often a challenge for those with extreme prescriptions. Biofinity XR incorporates an Aberration Neutralising System™, using an aspheric front surface design to minimise spherical aberrations. This technology enhances optical focus and provides sharper peripheral vision, making it an ideal choice for those who buy Biofinity XR online to manage complex visual requirements.
Who Should Wear Biofinity XR?
Biofinity XR is often the primary clinical recommendation for patients who:
- Require severe myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness) correction that exceeds standard parameter limits.
- Experience symptoms of lens-induced dryness and require a material with high oxygen transmissibility (171 Dk/t).
- Prefer the convenience and environmental profile of a monthly replacement schedule.
- Have been approved by an optometrist for extended or overnight wear.
- Can accommodate a specialised 3 to 5-week manufacturing lead time for their custom prescription.
Note: Suitability, fit, and replacement schedules must always be confirmed by your optometrist.
Technical Specifications
- Lens Material: Comfilcon A (Silicone Hydrogel)
- Water Content: 48%
- Oxygen Transmissibility (Dk/t): 171
- Base Curve (BC): 8.6
- Diameter (DIA): 14.0 mm
- Replacement Schedule: Monthly
- UV Filter: No
- Manufacturer: CooperVision
Common Questions About Biofinity XR
Why does Biofinity XR require a 3 to 5-week delivery time?
Biofinity XR is not a stocked product; it is made to order by CooperVision. Because these are extended range contact lenses designed for extreme prescriptions, each lens is individually manufactured to the patient's exact clinical specifications, which necessitates a longer production window.
Can I sleep in Biofinity XR contact lenses?
Biofinity XR is clinically approved for up to 29 nights of continuous wear due to its high breathability. However, you must only use an overnight wear schedule if it has been explicitly recommended and monitored by your optometrist, as sleeping in lenses increases certain clinical risks.
How does Biofinity XR compare to Proclear Sphere XR?
While both provide extended ranges, Biofinity XR is an upgrade to a silicone hydrogel material (Comfilcon A), offering significantly higher oxygen flow to the eye. The older Proclear Sphere XR uses a traditional hydrogel material that prioritises moisture binding but lacks the high breathability found in the Biofinity range.
How should I clean and store Biofinity XR?
Unless worn overnight under professional guidance, Biofinity XR must be cleaned daily. Optometrists frequently recommend using a high-quality solution like Optifree Pure Moist to remove lipids and debris. Always store the lenses in a fresh contact lens case with new solution every night.
