What kinds of lenses are included on this page?

Specialty and independent soft lenses for extended sphere ranges, specific toric cylinder and axis coverage, cosmetic designs, and presbyopia options, with labeling verification recommended.

When should I consider a lens here instead of a major manufacturer option?

Use these lenses when you need extended ranges, specific toric availability, cosmetic options, or a comfort-driven alternative that is not easily matched in major portfolios.

Can I substitute based only on base curve, diameter, and power range?

No. Similar parameters are only a starting point; design and material differences mean substitutions must be confirmed clinically on eye.

How should I document and follow up when using niche brands?

Document brand, modality, and parameters with the reason for selection, and follow up to reassess fit, vision, and ocular surface response.

Other Soft Contact Lens Brands & Specialty Designs

Smaller manufacturers, niche soft lenses, and specialty designs with detailed parameter ranges

Other Soft Contact Lens Brands and Parameters

Soft lens portfolios beyond the major manufacturers

In addition to the large manufacturer portfolios, a number of smaller brands offer soft contact lenses with distinctive material properties, parameter ranges, or cosmetic designs. The lenses in this table include options for dryness-prone wearers, extended sphere ranges, toric designs, and multifocals that may not appear on standard grids. Reviewing these products alongside the main manufacturer pages allows you to identify alternatives when a patient's prescription or comfort needs fall just outside more familiar offerings.

Materials, Dk, and surface behavior

Many of the lenses listed here use hydrogel or silicone hydrogel materials with specific water content, Dk, and surface treatments aimed at comfort and stability. Some families emphasize dehydration resistance in traditional hydrogels, while others leverage higher-Dk silicone hydrogels in daily or reusable designs. When selecting from this group, consider the combination of material, Dk, water content, base curve, and diameter together with the patient's tear film, wear time, allergy history, and ocular surface findings rather than focusing on Dk in isolation.

Using the parameter table in clinical decision-making

In practice, this table functions as a quick reference when a patient does not fit neatly into a big-four portfolio lens. Start with the required base curve, diameter, and modality (for example, daily versus monthly), then confirm that the available sphere, cylinder, axis, and add ranges accommodate the refraction. Document the chosen brand and specific parameters in the record so that future refits, substitutions, and prior-authorization conversations are straightforward. As with any change in manufacturer, final selection should be confirmed clinically at the slit lamp with attention to fit, movement, vision, and ocular surface response.

Other Soft Contact Lens Parameters

Brand	Material	Dk	BC	Dia	Sph / Steps	Cyl / Axis	Add
Extreme H20 54 Toric Monthly6	hioxifilcon D	21	8.6	14.2	+4.00 to -6.000.25	Low Cyl, -0.65: (15/75/90/105/165/180°)Mid Cyl, -1.25: (10/20/80/90/100/160/170/180°)	—
Extreme H20 59 Biweekly6	hioxifilcon A	28	8.3 (Xtra)8.6 (Thin & Xtra)	14.2	8.3: -1.00 to -8.008.6: +1.00 to +6.00, -0.50 to -8.000.25, 0.50 over +4.00/-6.00	—	—
Extreme H20 Monthly Monthly6	hioxifilcon D	21	FlatMedianSteep	14	Flat: -0.50 to -6.00Median: +1.00 to +4.00, -0.50 to -8.00Steep: -0.50 to -8.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00	—	—
Extreme H20 TORIColors Monthly6	hioxifilcon D	21	8.6	14.2	pl to -4.000.25, 0.50 over -2.50	Low Cyl, -0.65: (15/90/180°)Mid Cyl, -1.25: (10/90/180°)	—
Eyeris Daily30	hioxifilcon A	31.5	8.5	14.3	+6.00 to -13.000.25, 0.50 over -7.00	—	—
Miru 1day Daily30/90	hioxifilcon A	25	8.4/8.6	14.2	+4.00 to -10.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00	—	—
Miru 1day Toric Daily30	hioxifilcon A	25	8.6	14.5	+2.00 to -8.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00	-0.75 to -1.75-0.75 to -1.25 (15,90,165,180°), -1.75 (180°)	—
Miru 1day Upside SiHyDaily30/90	midafilcon A	91	8.4	14.2	-0.25 to -7.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00	—	—
Miru 1day Upside Multifocal SiHyDaily30/90	midafilcon A	91	8.4	14.2	+5.00 to -10.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00	—	Low (+1.00)High (+2.00)
Miru 1month SiHyMonthly6	asmofilcon A	161	8.3/8.6	14	+6.00 to -13.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00	—	—
Miru 1month Multifocal SiHyMonthly6	asmofilcon A	161	8.6	14.2	+6.00 to -13.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00	—	Low (+1.00)
Miru 1month Toric SiHyMonthly6	asmofilcon A	161	8.6	14	pl to -10.000.25, 0.50 over -6.00	-0.75 to -1.7510° full	—
NaturalVue Enhanced Multifocal 1 Day Daily30/90	etafilcon A	21	8.3	14.5	+4.00 to -12.250.25	—	Single Add(up to +3.00)
NaturalVue Sphere 1 Day Daily30/90	etafilcon A	21	8.5	14.2	+4.00 to -12.000.25	—	—

Specialty Soft Lens FAQs

What kinds of lenses are included on this page?: This table highlights specialty and independent soft lens options that are commonly used for extended sphere ranges, specific toric cylinder and axis coverage, cosmetic designs, and presbyopia designs such as multifocals or enhanced depth-of-focus lenses. Availability varies by brand and can change over time, so confirm current labeling before ordering.
When should I consider a lens here instead of a major manufacturer option?: Consider these options when the refraction requires ranges that are harder to match in major portfolios, when you need a specific cylinder and axis combination, or when a patient’s comfort goals push you toward a different material or surface behavior. Use this page to identify a candidate, then confirm fit and vision clinically.
Can I substitute based only on base curve, diameter, and power range?: No. Matching base curve, diameter, and optical ranges is only a starting point. Material properties, edge design, thickness profiles, surface treatments, and stabilization approaches can meaningfully change fit and vision. Any substitution should be confirmed on eye and documented as a deliberate change.
How should I document and follow up when using niche brands?: Document the full brand name, modality, and exact ordered parameters, and note why the lens was chosen (for example, extended range or specific toric availability). Schedule follow-up to reassess fit, movement, vision, and ocular surface response so a parameter advantage does not come at the expense of comfort or safety.