1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST vs DAILIES TOTAL1
This comparison covers one of the most popular ACUVUE lenses, 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST, and Alcon's top silicone hydrogel lens, DAILIES TOTAL1. First, let's have a look at the basic prescription parameters. 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST and DAILIES TOTAL1 are daily disposable contact lenses with sphere powers from -12.00D to +6.00D and 0.25 steps in the popular -6.00D to +6.00D range. While DAILIES TOTAL1 can be fitted with just one base curve, 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST is available in two different base curves. An advantage eye care practitioners enjoy in the fitting process.
Both lenses are based on a spherical lens design with a similar center thickness. The remaining technical parameters couldn't be more different though. 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST is an ionic hydrogel lens, and DAILIES TOTAL1 is a silicone hydrogel lens. Hence, DAILIES TOTAL1's ability to let oxygen pass through the lens (measured by the oxygen transmission value) is 156Dk/t compared to 33Dk/t in the ACUVUE® MOIST. The slightly cheaper and UV blocking ACUVUE® MOIST's water content is 58% supported by an additional wetting agent for increased comfort (LACREON technology). While Alcon's water content appears to be low, it's a value measured at the core of the lens. This value increases to 80% at the surface of the lens, thanks to Alcon's SmarTears technology.
1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST and DAILIES TOTAL1 - Spec Sheets
1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST | DAILIES TOTAL1 | ||
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| Manufacturer | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. | Alcon Inc. | |
| Release Date | 2006 | 2013 | |
| Prescription Parameters | |||
| Replacement Schedule | Daily | Daily | |
Wearing Details | 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 -6.00D in 0.50 steps -6.00D to +6.00D in 0.25 steps | |
| Base Curves | 8.5 mm 9.0 mm | 8.5 mm | |
| Diameters | 14.2 mm | 14.1 mm | |
| Technical Parameters | |||
| FDA Group | IV | V-C | |
| Lens Material | Ionic hydrogel (Etalfilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Delefilcon A) | |
| Lens Design | Spherical | Spherical | |
| Wetting Agents | Yes - PVP | Yes - PC | |
| % of Material | 42% | 67% | |
| % of Water | 58% | 33% | |
| Center Thickness | 0.084 mm | 0.09 mm | |
| Oxygen Transmission | 33 Dk/t | 156 Dk/t | |
| Modulus | 0.3 MPa | 0.7 MPa | |
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| UV Blocking | Class 2 88% UVA 95% UVB | No | |
| Dynamic Light Absorption | No | No | |
| Visibility Tint | Yes (blue) | Yes Light Blue (VISITINT®) | |
| Inside-out Mark | Yes (123) | Unknown | |
| 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 lenses per box or 90 lenses per box in buffered saline with polymeric wetting agents | |
| Price Range | $23 - $30 (30 lenses) $56 - $70 (90 lenses) | $38 - $45 (30 lenses) $80 - $100 (90 lenses) | |
| Cost per Day | $0.77 - $1.00 (30 lenses) $0.62 - $0.78 (90 lenses) | $1.26 - $1.50 (30 lenses) $0.89 - $1.11 (90 lenses) | |
| Online Retailers | Special Deals | Special Deals | |
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