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What You Should Know About Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses

By: Adriana Noton

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.
All the different models of Acuvue lenses can be prescribed for near or farsightedness. The Acuvue 2 COLOURS, which has ten available colors, is used for changing or enhancing eye color. It does not correct vision.
Oasys lenses can be taken out and cleaned daily for up two weeks before replacing or you can continuously wear them for up to six nights before replacing them with a fresh pair. With the Acuvue Advance you clean them daily for two weeks and then replace them with a fresh pair of contacts. The Acuvue 2 can be worn continuously for up to six nights before replacing or you can clean them daily for two weeks before having to replace them. The 1-DAY Acuvue are worn for only 1 day and then you dispose of them and use 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.
There is extra moist version of the 1-DAY ACUVUE called 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST that employs LACREON technology. LACREON like HYDRACLEAR embed a wetting agent. LACREON technology also make a wet cushion that simulate natural human tears which reduces friction and keep the lenses very moist.
All Acuvue lenses have a slight blue tint to help make them visible when they are in their case. A 1-2-3 mark on each lens make them very simple to insert. Contact wearers appreciate the ease of handling.
Acuvue Oasys have special models for astigmatism and presbyopia. The Acuvue Advance also has a model for astigmatism. Customer feedback and surveys indicates that users of Acuvue contact lenses are please with their comfort and ease of use and also appreciate the wide selection of choices available.

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