Cantor & Nissel - Soft Lenses

We have listed our current range of soft lenses below. Click on the product you are interested in for more information.

30 Days
55% water content monthly disposable soft lens for daily wear.

Lens design and material
30 Days is a high specification 55% monthly disposable soft lens which will fit most of the soft lens patients presenting to an average contact lens practice. 30 Days features a bicurve back surface and a complex tricurve front surface which provides a carefully controlled thickness profile to maintain healthy eyes during wear. 30 Days lenses are produced by a sophisticated liquid edge moulding process.

Product features

Visibility tint for ease of handling
Sample lenses are available for trials

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Bandage Lenses
A range of hydrogel lenses for use as bandage lenses in hospitals.

Sauflon bandage lenses are produced in 74% water content hydrogel material and have wide application in the hospital environment.
Each bandage lens is individually inspected to ensure quality and accuracy.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

New Bellina and New Fabula Cosmetic Lenses
Frequent replacement opaque cosmetic soft contact lenses

Cantor & Nissel have used their unrivalled expertise in hand painted and prosthetic contact lenses to develop two outstanding cosmetic lens designs available in plano and powered forms on a quarterly replacement basis.
New Fabula lenses are a two-colour composition based on the results of a specialist design programme to develop a 'natural' iris pattern. This iris pattern is available in six carefully selected colours.
New Bellina lenses, also available in a range of six colours, include an additional colour to further improve the appearance of the lens. This advanced three colour technique provides enhanced depth and definition offering greater realism and a natural look.

Availability and delivery
Plano lenses are available from stock. Powered lenses are made to order which normally takes seven working days. Cantor & Nissel staff can advise on suitable colours. A set of twelve plano colour reference lenses can be supplied to order.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Benz-G 5X
High Performance Hydrogel Material

Developed by Benz Research & Development, Benz-G 5X is a 59% water content hydrogel which outperforms all commercial mid-water materials in stability and comfort. Lenses manufactured from this material can be a very high performance replacement for any daily wear lens, especially for patients who suffer from dry eyes.
Lenses made from this material dehydrate 5x more slowly than Hema lenses and they rehydrate 5x more quickly than Hema lenses. This in-vivo near saturation performance is not found in any other soft lens. Lenses produced from Benz-G 5X are therefore ideal for patients who suffer from dry eye conditions, have a low blink rate or who work in air-conditioned or other dry environments.
Benz-G 5X is the material from which the Extreme H20 range of moulded lenses is manufactured. Cantor & Nissel can additionally use the material to make any parameters outside this range of moulded lenses.
Suggested parameter ranges for the Benz-G 5X are Hydrofit, Hydrolens or Hydrofit Toric designs. Additionally, Cantor & Nissel can use Benz-G 5X to manufacture superior lathe-cut lenses in a wide range of parameters to prescription; diameters from 12.50mm to 16.00mm, a complete range of radii and virtually any power.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Concept 60
High water content aberration controlled soft lenses

Concept 60 from Cantor & Nissel is a high performance lens offering aberration control in a 60% water content material and incorporating an aspheric back surface for optimum fitting.
Concept 60 facilitates improved quality of vision, control of astigmatism up to 1.25D, and in some cases improved contrast sensitivity and low-light vision without 'flare'. More evenly distributed oxygen transmission across the lens profile leads to a reduced risk of oedema and high comfort levels.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

CooperVision Prosthetics
Prosthetic soft lenses with near-photographic quality iris detail

CooperVision Prosthetic soft lenses are available exclusively from Cantor & Nissel. These high quality prosthetic lenses can disguise corneal scars, congenital coloboma, aniridia and traumatic iridoplegia. They feature a patented chemistry which creates a glossy, smooth front surface and utilise computer generated colour reproducibility for consistency of continued replacements.
Fitting sets are recommended

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

CooperVision Tints - Silver 07 and Formula 55
The range of pastel tinted quarterly lenses made by CooperVision and formerly supplied by CooperVision is now exclusively available from Cantor & Nissel Limited.
The same CooperVision lenses are used in the same range of colours and orders can be logged onto our Flexicare system for automatic delivery every three months.
The moulded 38% lens, known as Silver 07, is produced in a single diameter: 14.00mm. There is a choice of radii: 8.30, 8.60 and 8.90. Minus powers are available from -0.25 to -8.00 in 0.25 steps in all three radii. Plus powers, in 0.25 steps, from +0.25 to +8.00 are available only in the 8.60 radius.
The moulded 55% lens, known as Formula 55, is produced in a single diameter: 14.20mm.
There is a choice of radii: 8.60 and 8.90. Minus powers are available in both radii from -0.25 to -8.00 in 0.25 steps. Plus powers are available only in the 8.90 radius from +0.25 to +8.00 in 0.25 steps.
Both ranges of lenses can be tinted to Green, Aqua, Blue and Hazel. All lenses have a clear pupil.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Cosmetic Print Lenses
A range of iris print lenses which will change the colour of any eye

Hydrofit II Cosmetic
Hydrofit II is a one-fit lens with an integral coloured iris print which will change the colour of any eye. Hydrofit II is available in a single universal fitting in powers ranging from -8.00 to +8.00D.

Cosmetic print applied to any soft lens
It is possible to apply a cosmetic print to any hydrated soft lens, including toric soft lenses. It should be noted that, as the print is applied to the hydrated lens, it protrudes very slightly above the lens surface, which can cause lid sensation in some patients with tight eyelids.

Nissel Palette

For economy and accuracy, use the Nissel Palette and choose from one of the 12 natural colours in a wide range of parameters.

For further details on these products, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

EV38
38% hydrogel lens with aberration-controlled optics to provide enhanced vision

The Cantor & Nissel EV38 is an aberration controlled single vision soft lens that provides clear, sharp and consistent vision both near and far especially under adverse conditions of light and contrast.

EV38 can provide improved vision for people with low levels of astigmatism.
The aberration controlled optics of EV38 can aid the marginal presbyope.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Extreme monthly disposables from Hydrogel Vision Corporation
A premium monthly disposable soft lens

Day-long comfort from a lens that will not dry on the eye.
The monthly disposable Extreme lens, available through Cantor & Nissel, is the soft lens of choice for patients who work in demanding environments. Extreme lenses dehydrate 5 times more slowly than Hema lenses and rehydrate 5 times more quickly. Extreme lenses are therefore ideal for patients who suffer from dry eye conditions, have a low blink rate or who work in air-conditioned or other dry environments.

Benefits of Extreme lenses:

day-long comfort;
will not dry out on the eye;
particularly suited for computer users;
should be the first-choice daily wear hydrogel for patients with dry eyes.
available in 13.60mm and 14.20mm diameters

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Hand Painted Lenses
High water content lenses, hand painted to produce colour matched prosthetic or special effects

Fitting and parameters
Any combination of parameters and powers can be manufactured, including toric lenses. Lenses can be made up to 22.00mm diameter and can be stabilised if a non-radially symmetrical effect is required.

Colour Details
Photographs, iris buttons, prostheses or artwork can be copied. Alternatively, an 'iris identification' poster can be supplied.

Clear pupils
Clear pupils are available in any diameter. Because the opaque is throughout the thickness of the lens, there may be some glare when very small pupils are requested (particularly with high plus prescriptions). This may be resolved by adding a black annulus around the pupil. This may also improve cosmesis.

Black pupils
Occlusive black pupils are available in any diameter. Because the black pupil is added to the front of the lens, a larger than expected pupil may be required to get good occlusion. If this is not cosmetically acceptable, it is possible to paint an opaque 'patch' matching the iris around a smaller pupil to achieve occlusion.

Opaquing
The colours that are used are transparent and on most eyes require a white salt that is precipitated within the lens matrix to be effective. This is slightly translucent and the apparent colour of the lens will be affected by the colour of the eye; the same lens will appear darker on an aniridic eye than when worn on a light, scarred cornea. Please indicate the condition of the eye on which the lens is to be worn.
It is sometimes possible to use lenses with no opaque when fitting totally white corneas.
Fading colours are not usually a problem with these lenses but there is a small percentage of patients whose tears may remove the opacity from the lens.
If this happens, the lenses can be re-opaqued for a nominal charge but it is possible that the problem will recur. A thicker lens may reduce the loss of opaque material.

Colour adjustments
Although every attempt is made to be accurate, it is not always possible to exactly reproduce the required colour. If a lens is not acceptable, it may be returned and we will attempt to adjust the colour.

'Offset' lenses
Strabismus can be masked by using a large stabilised lens with the iris painted eccentrically and the scleral portion opaqued, coloured and veined.
(A separate information sheet is available on this.)

Special effect lenses
Lenses can be produced for special effects for photography, film and television.

Reproducibility
Each lens is individually produced and we cannot guarantee exact duplication. It is possible to create a photographic record of the lens and this can assist when reordering lenses; a digital image is retained in the studio and a print is despatched with the finished lens. By using the reference number included in the print when reordering we are able to access all the details of the lens. A charge is made for this service which also covers any subsequent photographs of lens adjustments.

Delivery
Lenses are normally despatched 10-21 days from receipt of order. Lenses that require special designs may take a little longer. It is sometimes possible to make lenses more quickly; however, these 'rush' orders attract a surcharge of 30%.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Hydrocyl Soft Toric
A premium range of prescription soft torics, available in a choice of water contents

Lens design and material
Hydrocyl is a unique range of toric soft lenses, combining design, material options and manufacturing technology to provide the busy practitioner with a high performance premium product. Hydrocyl lenses are easy to fit, straightforward to order and designed to be extremely comfortable to wear.
Hydrocyl lens design has been optimised for comfort and stability; lenses are produced by a precision, computer controlled manufacturing process.

Product features

Dynamic stabilisation using differential thinning
Back surface toric for maximum stability
Prism-free ultra-thin optic zone
Inferior lid interaction to provide stable orientation
Thin, tapered, uniform edge profile

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Hydrofit 38
A high performance 38% water content soft lens for daily wear

Lens design and material
Hydrofit 38 has a bicurve back surface design optimised for fit and on-eye performance. The lens has an ultra-thin design to maximise oxygen delivery and is manufactured on computer controlled lathes from pure 38% polyHema. Hydrofit 38 has a wide parameter range, offering practitioners a choice of three diameters to ensure the best possible fitting characteristics for the individual patient.

Product features

Available in a range of pastel tints to enhance eye colour
Visibility tint available

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Hydrofit 55
A premium 55% water content daily wear lens with high oxygen transmissibility

Lens design and material
Hydrofit 55 has a bicurve back surface design. The lens is designed with a minimum thickness profile to maximise oxygen delivery while remaining viable for handling. Hydrofit 55 is manufactured on computer controlled lathes and has a wide range of parameters, offering practitioners a choice of three diameters to ensure the best possible fitting characteristics for the individual patient.

Product features

Available in a range of pastel tints to enhance eye colour
Visibility tint available

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Hydrofit 74
The ideal high water content lens for flexible wear and hospital use

Lens design and material
Hydrofit 74 is a lathe-cut lens which combines the benefits of high water content with durability and ease of handling . It is designed to be the ideal lens for aphakic and high myopic prescriptions as well as being suitable for those patients in every practice who need a lens that allows them the freedom of a flexible wearing schedule. Hydrofit 74 offers the convenience of daily or flexible wear without compromising corneal health, visual acuity or comfort. With exceptional durability and very high oxygen transmissibility, Hydrofit 74 should be the first choice lens for practice and hospital use where there is a need to deliver more oxygen to the cornea.

Product features

Pastel tints available to enhance eye colour
Opaque tints available to change eye colour
Visibility tint available

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Hydrolens E
74% water content soft lens for daily or flexible wear, available in a very comprehensive range of parameters

Maximum choice in a high water content material
Hydrolens E is manufactured from 74% MMA/VP material providing a lens that is suitable for daily or flexible wearing schedules.

Precision manufacturing of individual designs
Every prescription is optimised for handling characteristics and oxygen transmissibility using a computerised lens design facility. Computer controlled lathes are used for both back and front surface production to ensure excellent reproducibility. For lenses having a diameter of 18.00mm or over, a proprietary tricurve back surface geometry is used to ensure correct central and peripheral alignment.

Product features

Diameters from 11.00 to 22.00 mm
Any radius or power available in each diameter
Visibility tint available

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Hydrolens
A 38% water content soft lens for daily wear, available in a comprehensive parameter range

Choice without compromise
The standard Hydrolens is manufactured from 38% polyHema, ensuring a strong, clear lens which resists discoloration.
Sometimes patients will need soft lenses which are outside the range of stock parameters; high powers, large or small diameters and steep or flat base curves. All of these are available in the comprehensive Hydrolens range.

Product features

Diameters from 12.50 to 16.00 mm
Any radius or power available in each diameter
Visibility tint available

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Hypa 7
A high quality 60% water content moulded lens suitable for monthly planned replacement

Unlike most low cost lenses, Hypa 7 is manufactured from a non-ionic polymer which makes the lens comparatively more durable and more deposit resistant. This helps to create a lens that is extremely flexible in terms of its replacement frequency.
Practitioners have the option of fitting the lens as a high quality premium monthly disposable or alternatively on a bi-monthly, quarterly or bi-annual basis.
Hypa 7 is a very popular lens for use with the Flexicare Planned Replacement Scheme.

Product features

Supplied in vials; more robust than blister packed lenses.
Offers comfort and excellent visual acuity at economical costs to the patient.
Material includes a UV blocker.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Incanto 78
A durable high water content soft lens with excellent oxygen transmissibility

Incanto 78 is a high water content lens for the correction of spherical emmetropia. The durable 77% water content material provides excellent oxygen transmissibility and can be used for daily, flexible or extended wear.
A comprehensive parameter range means that the lens can be used to fit a wide range of patients.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Pastel Tints
Prescription or stock lenses in 38%, 55% and 74% materials available in a range of eye-flattering cosmetic tints

Cosmetic enhancement or colour change
Pastel tints will enhance the colour of light eyes but will have no effect on a dark coloured iris. They are particularly popular in countries where light coloured eyes can be made a stunning shade of blue, aquamarine, violet, green or brown.
Pastel tints can be applied to both iris and pupil areas. It is recommended that the pupil area is tinted as well as the iris because on occasions a ghost image may be noticed by the patient when the clear central zone is smaller than the pupil size. Clear pupils can be supplied if required.
Pastel tints can be combined with an opaque backing in 74% water content material only to provide cosmetic lenses which will change the colour of any eye.
A black pupil is also available in 74% material.

Product features

Available in 38%, 55% and 74% materials
Opaque tints available in 74% material

Sample tints
Standard or custom sets are available.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

PV Series Multifocal Soft Lenses
A 38% soft lens for bifocal wearers designed to correct vision for distance, intermediate and near.

The Cantor & Nissel PV series is a range of centre-near simultaneous vision multifocal soft lenses designed to provide vision correction for the presbyope throughout the range of fixation from all points near to far. Patients will see at all angles of gaze and most patients will not experience loss of vision at night.

Full fitting details are given in the Presbyopic Fitting Guide

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Softwear 58
A premium 58% water content daily wear lens with high oxygen transmissibility.

Lens design and material
Softwear 58 has a bicurve back surface design and typically has a centre thickness of just under 0.06 mm. A graduated aspheric lenticular zone ensures minimum overall thickness in any power. This maximises oxygen delivery while ensuring that the lens remains viable for handling. Softwear 58 is manufactured on computer controlled lathes and has a wide range of parameters, offering practitioners a choice of diameters, 14.00 and 14.50 mm, to ensure the best possible fitting characteristics for the individual patient.

Product features

Available in a range of pastel tints to enhance eye colour
Visibility tint available

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Sportlens
Aspheric optics provide clear, stable vision during demanding physical activity

Sportlens has been designed to provide clear and stable vision when worn during sporting activities. Featuring aspheric front surface optics, Sportlens has been designed to provide clear vision over a large optic zone. Sportlens is particularly effective under adverse conditions of lighting and contrast, such as under floodlights where the aberration-controlled optics reduce flare and can improve players' perception. The large diameter (14.90mm) provides increased comfort and stability on the eye and allows for an increased optic zone to maintain clarity of vision during excessive movement.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Veterinary Lenses
Soft contact lenses for use with animals during veterinary procedures

Cantor + Nissel design and manufacture custom soft contact lenses for use on animals including cats, dogs, horses, a falcon, cows and a lion in the course of veterinary treatment for a variety of eye-related problems.
The exclusive worldwide distributors of the lenses are Veterinary Speciality Products of Cheshire.

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

X-Chrom
A colour filter 74% water content soft lens intended to improve colour discrimination when worn by people who have a red-green colour deficiency

Product overview
By monocular use of the X-Chrom lens, one eye receives a different luminance and chromatic signal from the other eye and through a process of retinal rivalry a wider range of colours can be interpreted.

Product features

X-Chrom lenses have a dark red pupil
Pupil diameter may be varied to suit individual needs
Available in 74% water content material to any dimensions

Diagnostic sets
Evaluation lenses are available to order. Please call for details.

Rigid lens form
A hard (PMMA) form of X-Chrom is available to order

For further details on this product, please contact us on 01280 702 002 or by e-mail - info@cantor-nissel.co.uk

Introduction

Soft Lenses

Hard & Gas Permeable Lenses

Coloured / Prosthetic Lenses

Prostheses / Sclerals

Fun Lenses

Animation & Special Effects

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