Discontinued Lenses
Products no longer available — for reference when transitioning patients
Specifications for discontinued lenses: identify an old lens and find a comparable in-market replacement by matching its key parameters.
Legend
d = discontinued | tbd = to be discontinued | tld = trial lenses discontinued
| Mfg | Product Name | Status | Suggested Alternative |
|---|
Why a discontinued-lens reference is useful
Manufacturers regularly retire products or replace them with updated versions. When a patient arrives wearing a lens that is no longer made, or you find an old box in their record, you need to know what it was and what to move them to. This page keeps the specifications of discontinued lenses on hand so you can identify the original and choose an appropriate current equivalent.
The table above lists discontinued lenses with their former parameters. Use those parameters (material, Dk, base curve, power range, replacement schedule) to find a comparable in-market lens.
How do I find a replacement for a discontinued lens?
Match on the key parameters rather than the name: material family and Dk/t, base curve and diameter, power/cylinder/add availability, and replacement schedule. See How to read a contact lens specification.
Should I refit rather than substitute?
A discontinued lens is a good opportunity to reassess. Newer silicone hydrogel materials often improve oxygen performance. See Understanding Dk, Dk/t & oxygen transmissibility.
Historical parameters are provided for identification only. Verify current alternatives against manufacturer documentation. See our disclaimer.