Understanding Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses

The Acuvue brand of contact lenses are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. Acuvue has patented the HYDRACLEAR technology which uses an embedded silicon wetting agent to keep the lenses moist. The Acuvue Oasys employs an upgraded version of HYDRACLEAR. Acuvue Advance lenses uses the original HYDRACLEAR technology. Some other models of Acuvue lenses are the Acuvue 2 and 1-DAY Acuvue.

With the exception of the Acuvue 2 COLOURS model, all the Acuvue lenses are used to correct near or farsightedness. The Acuvue 2 COLOURS will enhance or change your eye color and does not correct vision. Ten colors are available.

There are two replacement schedules that can be used with the Oasys lenses. You can remove them daily for cleaning and then replace them after two weeks or you can wear them continuously for as long as six nights before replacing them with a fresh pair. The Acuvue Advance need to be removed daily for cleaning for a maximum of two weeks and then are replaced with a fresh pair. The Acuvue 2 also has two replacement schedules. You can wear them continuously for up to six nights before replacing with a fresh pair or you can remove them daily for cleaning for as long as two weeks before replacing. The 1-DAY Acuvue, as its name implies, are to be worn for one day and then discarded and replaced with a fresh pair.

The Oasys family of lenses provide excellent ultraviolet light protection. The Acuvue Oasys is rated at Class I UV protection with 96% UV-A and 100% UV-B radiation. The Acuvue Advance contacts also has a Class I UV rating with 93% UV-A and 99% UV-B radiation. The Acuvue 2 and the 1-Day Acuvue have Class II UV ratings with 82% UV-A and 97% UV-B radiation.

Comfort is always a prime concern for contact lens users. Acuvue lenses are made from silicone hydrogel materials. The Oasys is made from senofilcon A which allows 98% of the available oxygen to pass to your eyes. The Acuvue Advance is made of alyfilcon A which allows 97% of the available oxygen to pass to your eyes. The Acuvue 2 and the 1-Day Acuvue are made of etafilcon A and provides 88% of the available oxygen to your eyes.

Another important factors for providing comfortable wear are keeping the lens wet and smooth. The Oasys lenses use the next generation of HYDRACLEAR technology called HYDRACLEAR PLUS. HYDRACLEAR PLUS embeds a higher volume the wetting agent. This makes the Oasys lenses work well in a variety of environments, outside or inside. HYDRACLEAR PLUS increases the smoothness of the lenses. Blinking is very smooth. You can\’t feel the contact lenses at all. The Oasys Advance use the first generation of HYDRACLEAR.

The LACREON technology is used in the 1-DAY Acuvue MOIST. The LACREON is similar to HYDRACLEAR. It also embeds a wetting agent but it adds a wet cushion as well. This cushion mimics tears which greatly reduces friction and maintains moistness.

All the lenses in the Acuvue family are easy to handle. They are tinted a slight blue in order to make them visible when they are in their lens case. Inserting the lenses is made easier with a 1-2-3 mark.

Acuvue Oasys come in special versions for astigmatism and presbyopia. There is also a special version of the Acuvue Advance for astigmatism. With the variety of features, attention to detail and advance technology Acuvue contact lenses are among the best on the market.

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