Updated: Jun 17, 2023
Johnson & Johnson Vision Care offers a range of daily disposable contact lenses, including 1-Day ACUVUE Moist, 1-Day ACUVUE TruEye, ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day, and the newest addition, ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day. What is the difference between 1-Day ACUVUE Moist and ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day?
Well, quite a lot - but let's first look at the release dates. 1-Day ACUVUE Moist was introduced in 2006 and has become one of the most successful daily disposable contact lenses. ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day, on the other hand, became available in 2016 and features several improvements compared to 1-Day ACUVUE Moist.
Material
The two lenses couldn't be more different when looking at the base material. ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day is made of a silicone hydrogel material called Senofilcon A while 1-Day ACUVUE Moist utilizes an ionic hydrogel material (Etalfilcon A). Silicone hydrogel is the preferred material for contact lenses today as it allows a high amount of oxygen to pass through to the cornea. The oxygen transmission value for ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day is 121 Dk/t, while 1-Day ACUVUE Moist's Dk/t value stands at 33 Dk/t.
Wetting Technology
Most contact lens manufacturers add some type of wetting technology to their contact lenses to improve wearing comfort throughout the day. LACREON is a wetting technology found in 1-Day ACUVUE Moist, while ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day offers a lens surface technology called HYDRALUXE, which is promising a stable tear film. LACREON, on the other side, is a moisture embedding technology that increases the amount of moisture within the lens. Could we tell which technology is better? No. And that is because our eyes are unique. While one person might prefer the higher breathability of ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day, another one might tell you that the 1-Day ACUVUE Moist feels 'more moist'.
UV blocking
UV blocking is a standard feature in all ACUVUE lenses. However, ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day offer Class 1 UV blocking, whereas 1-Day ACUVUE Moist offers Class 2 UV blocking. While UV blocking in contact lenses is quite common, keep in mind that it is not a replacement for sunglasses (just think of the surface area of your eyes and what portion your contact lenses cover).
Cost
Both products are available in 30-lens or 90-lens boxes, and most retailers offer a discount when you buy the 90-lenses per box. 1-Day ACUVUE Moist starts at 60 cents per lens, and ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day starts at 88 cents. This means that you pay an extra $204 per year for ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day.
How does this compare to ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-DAY?
ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-DAY is Johnson & Johnson's newest daily contact lens, introduced in September 2022. It features HEVL (Blue-Light) absorption and TearStable Technology. For more details, check out our comparison of ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-DAY and ACUVUE OASYS 1-DAY.
1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST and ACUVUE OASYS 1-DAY - Spec Sheets
1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST |
ACUVUE® OASYS 1-DAY with HydraLuxe |
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| Manufacturer | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. |
| Release Date | 2006 | July 2016 |
| Prescription Parameters | ||
| Replacement Schedule | Daily | Daily |
Wearing Details
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Daily wear | Daily wear |
| Sphere Powers | -12.00D to -6.00D in 0.5 steps -6.00D to +6.00D in 0.25 steps +6.00D to +6.00D in 0.5 steps | -12.00D to +8.00D in 0.25 steps and in 0.5 steps after +-6.00D |
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Base Curves
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8.5 mm 9.0 mm | 8.5 mm 9.0 mm |
| Diameters | 14.2 mm | 14.3 mm |
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FDA Group
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IV | V-C |
| Lens Material | Ionic hydrogel (Etalfilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Senofilcon A) |
| Lens Design | Spherical | Spherical |
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Wetting Agents
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Yes - PVP | Yes - PVP |
| % of Material | 42% | 62% |
| % of Water | 58% | 38% |
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Center Thickness
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0.084 mm | 0.085 mm |
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Oxygen Transmission
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33 Dk/t | 121 Dk/t |
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Modulus
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0.3 MPa | 0.72 MPa |
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Special Features
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UV Blocking
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Class 2 88% UVA 95% UVB | Class 1 >90% UVA >99% UVB |
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Dynamic Light Absorption
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No | No |
| Visibility Tint | Yes (blue) | Yes (blue) |
| Inside-out Mark | Yes (123) | Yes |
| Packaging, Pricing and Offers | ||
| Packaging Details | 30 lenses per box or 90 lenses per box Each box contains 30 or 90 visibly tinted UV blocking lenses immersed in a buffered saline solution with povidone. | 30 or 90 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package |
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Price Range
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$36 - $52 (30 lenses) $64 - $96 (90 lenses) | $80 - $116 (90 lenses) |
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Cost per Day
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$1.18 - $1.75 (30 lenses) $0.71 - $1.07 (90 lenses) | $0.89 - $1.29 (90 lenses) |
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