Comparing ACUVUE Contact Lenses and Focus
1 Day ACUVUE® vs. Focus® DAILIES®
Because Focus® DAILIES® are the daily disposable lenses available from CibaVision, we'll compare them with the ACUVUE® daily disposable products, 1 Day ACUVUE® and 1 Day ACUVUE® Moist™.
1 Day ACUVUE®
Cost: 30-pack (1 box) around $24. Compare ACUVUE prices
Rebates: Buy 12 boxes get $30 rebate, buy 24 boxes get $75 rebate. More ACUVUE rebates
Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson
Lens Material: etafilcon A
Water Content: 58%
Visibility Tint: Yes
UV Blocking: Yes (note that UV-blocking contact lenses do not replace UV-absorbing sunglasses or goggles because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area.)
Inside Out Mark: Yes
Wear and Replacement Schedule: Daily wear, one day replacement
Base Curve: 8.5 mm or 9.0 mm
Diameter: 14.2 mm
Powers: 0.50 to -12.00 +0.50 to +6.00 (in 0.50 steps above -6.00)
Manufacturer claims:
"1•DAY ACUVUE® is preferred nearly 3 to 1 over any other daily disposable contact lens."
"1•DAY ACUVUE® provided improved comfort for 2 out of 3 patients who reported suffering from itching and mild discomfort associated with allergies during contact lens wear. "
1 Day ACUVUE Moist™
Cost: 30-pack (1 box) around $28. Compare ACUVUE prices
Rebates: Buy 12 boxes get $30 rebate, buy 24 boxes get $75 rebate. More ACUVUE rebates
Lens Material: etafilcon A with LACREON™
Water Content: 58%
Visibility Tint: Yes
UV Blocking: Yes (note that UV-blocking contact lenses do not replace UV-absorbing sunglasses or goggles because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area.)
Inside Out Mark: Yes
Wear and Replacement Schedule: Daily wear, one day replacement
Base Curve: 8.5mm or 9.0 mm
Diameter: 14.2mm
Powers:
-0.50D to -6.00D (0.25D steps)
-6.50D to -12.00D (0.50D steps)
+0.50D to +6.00D
Manufacturer claims:
"LACREON™ is our brand name for our proprietary technology that permanently embeds a water-holding ingredient, similar to that found in natural tears, into the proven etafilcon A material. "
Focus® DAILIES®
Cost: 30-pack around $24, 90-pack around $40. Compare Focus prices.
Lens Material: nelfilcon A with AquaRelease
Water Content: 69%
For Astigmatism: Yes, Focus DAILIES Toric
For Presbyopia: Yes, Focus DAILIES Progressives
Visibility Tint: Yes
UV Blocking: No
Inside Out Mark: No
Wear and Replacement Schedule: Daily wear, one day replacement
Base Curve: 8.6 mm
Diameter: 13.8 mm
Powers:
-0.50D to -6.00D (0.25D steps)
-6.50D to -10.00D (0.50D steps)
+0.50D to +6.00D (0,25D steps)
Manufacturer claims:
"The AquaRelease moisturizing agent is released gradually as the day wears on - a little bit each time with every blink. That means time-release comfort. And even better end-of-day comfort than original Focus DAILIES**. "
Contact lenses are medical devices that should be worn under the prescription, direction, and supervision of an eye care professional. Have your eyes examined regularly and always follow the proper instructions for the correct use and care of your contact lenses. If you experience any pain or discomfort, remove them immediately and consult your eye doctor.