Facts About Acuvue Oasys That You Should Know When Choosing Contact Lenses
There are several models of Acuvue contact lenses which are manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. The Acuvue Oasys and the Acuvue Advance use a technique which embeds a silicon wetting agent. This keeps the lenses very moist which aids in getting a smooth comfortable fit. Other models offered by Acuvue are the Acuvue 2 and the 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.
With the Oasys lenses you may choose one of two replacement schedules. First, you can take them out and clean them on a daily basis for up to two weeks before replacing them with fresh lenses. You can also continuously wear them for up to six nights until trading them for a fresh set of lenses. The Acuvue Advance are replaced after two weeks of daily cleaning. You can wear the Acuvue 2 continuously for as long as six nights before using a fresh pair or you can go for two weeks with daily cleaning before using a fresh pair of lenses. As its name indicates, the 1-DAY Acuvue are worn for only 1 day and then thrown away to be 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.
Silicone hydrogel is the main material used in making Acuvue lenses. Silicone hydrogel make your lenses feel smooth, moist and comfortable. Using senofilcon A the Oasys model allow 98% of available oxygen to be provided to the eyes. The Acuvue Advance uses a similar material called alyfilcon to allow 97% of available oxygen to be passed to your eyes. Etafilcon A is used in both The Acuvue 2 and 1-DAY Acuvue. It allows 88% of available oxygen to be passed to your eyes.
The silicone hydrogel materials used in the construction of Acuvue lenses promote a comfortable and smooth fit. Two types of lenses, the Oasys and the Acuvue Advance use a patented HYDRACLEAR technology. The Oasys actually uses a new generation of HYDRACLEAR which is called HYDRACLEAR PLUS. The PLUS version has improved the comfort level in harsh environments.
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.
A handy feature of the Acuvue family of lenses is the ease of handling. A slight blue tint make them visible when sitting in their case. Each lens has a 1-2-3 mark for easy insertion.
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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