A comparison of ACUVUE OASYS® and Bausch + Lomb ULTRA: What's the difference?
Johnson and Johnson Vision Care revealed ACUVUE OASYS® back in 2005 while the Bausch+Lomb ULTRA was introduced almost 10 years later in 2014. The ULTRA comes with an exceptional ability to let oxygen pass through the lens. Its value of 163 Dk/t compares to 147 Dk/t in the OASYS - and the latter one is still a very good value. Both lenses use a PVP-based wetting agent to bind and hold water and to increase comfort. While the initial water content of the ULTRA is higher than the one in the OASYS, OASYS features Class 1 UV blocking, something the ULTRA lacks. Don't be confused when looking at the price difference for a 6-lens box, as ACUVUE OASYS is a bi-weekly lens while a Bausch+Lomb ULTRA lens lasts for an entire month. Hence we need to look at the total cost per day, and as such, the price difference is small, with a tiny advantage for the ULTRA.
ACUVUE OASYS® and Bausch + Lomb ULTRA - Spec Sheets
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ACUVUE OASYS®
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Bausch + Lomb ULTRA
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| Manufacturer | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. | Bausch & Lomb Inc. |
| Release Date | 2005 | 2014 |
| Prescription Parameters | ||
| Replacement Schedule | Two weeks | Monthly |
Wearing Details |
Daily wear or up to 6 consecutive nights extended wear | Daily wear |
| Available Sphere Powers | -12.00D to -6.00D in 0.5 steps -6.00D to +6.00D in 0.25 steps +6.00D to +8.00D in 0.5 steps | +6.00 to -6.00D in 0.25 steps -6.00D to -12.00D in 0.5 steps |
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Available Base Curves |
8.4 mm 8.8 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Available Diameters | 14.0 mm | 14.2 mm |
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FDA Group |
V | V |
| Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Senofilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Samfilcon A) |
| Lens Type | Spherical | Aspherical |
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Wetting Agent |
Yes - PVP | Yes - PVP |
| % of Material | 62% | 54% |
| % of Water | 38% | 46% |
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Center Thickness |
0.07 mm | 0.07 mm |
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Oxygen Transmission |
147 Dk/t | 163 Dk/t |
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Modulus |
0.7 MPa | 0.7 MPa |
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Special Features |
Internal wetting agent Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) using HYDRACLEAR® PLUS technology for better wettability and lens surface smoothness. | - MoistureSeal Technology - Aspheric Optics |
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UV Blocking |
Class 1 96% UVA 99% UVB | No |
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Dynamic Light Absorption |
No | No |
| Visibility Tint | Yes (blue) | Yes (light blue) |
| Inside-out Mark | Yes (123) | No |
| Packaging, Pricing and Ratings | ||
| Packaging Details | 6 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package | 6 lenses per box, immersed in a poloxamine solution |
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Price Range |
$26 - $34 | $39 - $60 |
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Cost per Day |
$0.28 - $0.38 | $0.22 - $0.33 |
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