Quick answer

Choose PureVision 2 for Presbyopia if you want a higher-water-content silicone hydrogel lens at a lower price. Pick Proclear Multifocal XR if you need extended range correction and have dry eyes.

Material and moisture differences

PureVision 2 uses balafilcon A (64% water content), a silicone hydrogel that allows more oxygen through the lens. Proclear Multifocal XR uses omafilcon A (41% water content), a material designed to retain moisture and reduce dryness.

The lower water content in Proclear does not mean less comfort—omafilcon A is known for its wetting properties, which can help if your eyes feel dry by midday.

Price and value

PureVision 2 for Presbyopia costs significantly less per box than Proclear Multifocal XR. If you are paying out of pocket, the price difference can add up over a year.

Proclear Multifocal XR is a premium lens that includes extended-range correction, which may be necessary for stronger prescriptions. That higher cost reflects the broader parameter availability.

Prescription range and availability

Proclear Multifocal XR offers extended range (XR) options for both sphere and add power, making it a better fit for higher prescriptions that standard multifocal lenses cannot correct.

PureVision 2 for Presbyopia covers a standard range of prescriptions. If your prescription is outside that range, Proclear Multifocal XR may be your only option among these two.

Trade-offs at a glance

  • PureVision 2 for Presbyopia: Silicone hydrogel with 64% water content; standard prescription range; lower price per box. Best for budget-conscious wearers with standard multifocal needs who prioritize oxygen transmission.
  • Proclear Multifocal XR: Omafilcon A with 41% water content; extended range correction; higher price per box. Best for wearers with higher prescriptions or chronic dryness who need a wider parameter range.
  • Key decision point: If your prescription is within standard limits and you do not struggle with dryness, PureVision 2 saves money. If you need extended correction or have dry eyes, Proclear Multifocal XR is worth the extra cost.

Product facts

  • PureVision 2 For Presbyopia - 6 Pack: PureVision 2 For Presbyopia uses 64% balafilcon A material and features a 3-Zone Progressive Design for vision at all distances. The high water content and silicone hydrogel provide excellent oxygen flow, and the progressive design helps you see clearly near, far, and in between.

    PureVision 2 For Presbyopia - 6 Pack

    PureVision 2 For Presbyopia - 6 Pack

  • Proclear Multifocal XR - 6 pack: Proclear Multifocal XR uses 41% omafilcon A material and is designed to relieve both eye dryness and presbyopia. The omafilcon A material is known for moisture retention, so if dry eyes are a concern, this lens may keep you comfortable longer.

    Proclear Multifocal XR - 6 pack

    Proclear Multifocal XR - 6 pack

Which lens fits you?

Best for

  • Budget-conscious wearers with standard presbyopia prescriptions
  • Those who prioritize high oxygen transmission and do not have chronic dry eyes

Not for

  • Wearers with very high sphere or add power needs (choose Proclear Multifocal XR instead)
  • Anyone who experiences significant lens dryness by midday (choose Proclear Multifocal XR instead)