Contact Lens Care
About Contact Lenses
Eye Health
Children's Eye Health
Lenses & Lifestyle
Prescriptions & Eye Tests
Biofinity vs Ultra
Medically reviewed by Tina Patel on 24 January 2023
Biofinity Energys and Bausch & Lomb Ultra are both monthly silicone hydrogel contact lenses designed for daily wear. CooperVision’s Energys offers an upgrade to Biofinity contact lenses and features a 48% water content. Bausch & Lomb Ultra, however, features a 46% water content and a wetting agent. Both these contact lenses feature a high oxygen permeability making them some of the most breathable lenses in the industry. Biofinity does not feature a wetting agent, making it a compatible choice for sensitive eyes; however, it does feature Aquaform technology which retains eye moisture for optimal comfort. These lenses can be worn for up to 7 days as extended wear contact lenses, if approved by your optician, whereas Ultra must be removed at the end of each day.
Our specs table below shows a detailed comparison between Biofinity Energys and Ultra:
| Biofinity Energys | Bausch & Lomb Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | CooperVision | Bausch & Lomb |
| Prescription parameters | ||
| Replacement Schedule | Monthly | Monthly |
| Wearing Details | Daily wear up to one month as monthly replacement or extended wear for up to 6 nights and 7 days |
Daily wear or extended wear up to 6 nights and 7 days with a monthly replacement schedule |
| Sphere/ Powers | +8.00D to -12.00D (0.50D steps after +/-6.00D) | +6.00 to -12.00 |
| Base Curves (B.C) | 8.6mm | 8.5mm |
| Diameters (Dia) | 14.0mm | 14.2mm |
| Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Comfilcon A) |
Silicone Hydrogel (Samfilcon A) |
| Lens Design | Aspherical | Aspherical |
| Wetting Agents | None | Yes -PVP |
| % of Water | 48% | 46% |
| Center Thickness | 0.08 mm | 0.07 mm |
| Oxygen Permeability | 160 Dk/t | 163 Dk/t |
| Benefits & Features | ||
| Special Features |
|
|
| UV Blocking | No | No |
| Visibility Tint | Yes (Sofblue®) |
Yes (light blue) |
| Inside-out Mark | No | No |
| Packaging and Pricing | ||
| Packaging Details | 3 lenses per box | 3 lenses per box |
| Price per box | €17.55 | €22.95 |
Are Bausch & Lomb Ultra contacts good?
Bausch & Lomb Ultra is a great contact lens choice, as is Biofinity Energys. They both provide optimal comfort at an affordable price. When deciding which is better, this comes down to personal preference and which is best suited to your eyes and lifestyle.
Biofinity Energys have the added benefit of featuring Digital Zone Optics, a lens design which helps to reduce the feeling of tired eyes. This makes them ideal for office workers. It also utilises Aquaform Technology which helps retain water so that the lens doesn’t dry out easily. For this reason, it can be worn as a continuous wear lens, whereas Bausch & Lomb Ultra can’t and has to be taken out sooner.
Bausch & Lomb Ultra has a handling tint which makes them an excellent choice for those who have problems with inserting and removing their lenses. Like Biofinity Energys, it is a silicone hydrogel lens with high oxygen permeability, allowing for long wear. It is slightly thinner than Biofinity Energys but only just. Both these lenses have been designed for the digital age with Ultra featuring a lens design which specifically reduces halos and glare in low light conditions.
Biofinity Energys vs Bausch & Lomb Ultra Reviews
Not sure which lenses to go for? Take a look at what our customers have to say below:
Biofinity Energys reviews
-
Angelli Joyce- 07 Mar 2021Verifiedvery comfortable for monthly use
-
Sofia- 01 Dec 2020VerifiedLike you don’t wear contact lenses!! As described!!
-
Waqas Ahmed- 02 Oct 2020VerifiedI have been using biofinity from years without any issues. Most comfortable lenses i could find.
-
John Wadsworth-Ladkin- 07 Dec 2019VerifiedI have been wearing contact lenses for over 30 years and Biofinity is the best brand tried. Its key benefit is that even if suffering severe dry eyes, these lenses remain comfortable and retain clarity of vision.
Bausch & Lomb Ultra reviews
-
Dave Peninger- 31 Mar 2021VerifiedHands down, night and day, the most comfortable contacts I have ever worn. I have to set the alarm on my cell phone every night before I go to bed because I forget that I''m wearing my contacts ! Cannot feel them they are so comfortable !
-
Ciprian Rautu- 29 Oct 2020VerifiedGood staf
-
NP- 06 May 2017VerifiedGreat lenses. Can take some time to stick.
