How does ACUVUE OASYS® compare to the world's first daily disposable silicone hydrogel lens 1-DAY ACUVUE® TruEye®?
A look at the spec sheets reveals that these two lenses from Johnson and Johnson Vision Care are quite similar - except for the material and the replacement schedule. While ACUVUE OASYS® is a biweekly replaceable silicone hydrogel lens that can be worn up to 6 consecutive nights, you have the benefit with 1-DAY ACUVUE® TruEye® to start with a fresh pair of lenses every day. That means no cleaning routine, cleaning solution, and storage container. With our busy lifestyles, going with a daily replaceable lens is the preferred choice for many of us.
ACUVUE OASYS® and 1-DAY ACUVUE® TruEye® are both silicone hydrogel lenses with identical UV blocking, similar prescription parameters, stiffness, and lens thickness. Both lenses have a built-in wetting agent to increase the water content and improve wearing comfort. The oxygen transmission value of ACUVUE OASYS® is about 25% higher than the value seen for 1-DAY ACUVUE® TruEye®. This also explains the extended wearing modality of ACUVUE OASYS®. In general, daily replaceable lenses are more expensive than weekly or monthly lenses and so is the case here. If you're budget conscious, ACUVUE OASYS® might be the better choice for you (but always discuss with your eye care practitioner).
1-DAY ACUVUE TruEye® and ACUVUE OASYS® - Specs compared
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1-DAY ACUVUE® TruEye®
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ACUVUE OASYS®
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| Manufacturer | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. |
| Release Date | - September 2008: Initial product launch in the UK and Ireland. - April 2009: 1-DAY ACUVUE® TruEye® is now available in Germany. - May 2009: Roll-out in Hong-Kong. - July 2009: Roll-out in France, Denmark, and Sweden. - August 2009: Roll-out in Poland, Czechia and Russia. - April 2010: Roll-out in Canada. - June 2010: Roll-out in the US. | 2005 |
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| Replacement Schedule | Daily | Two weeks |
Wearing Details |
Daily wear | Daily wear or up to 6 consecutive nights extended wear |
| Available Sphere Powers | -12.00D to +6.00D (in 0.5 steps after -6.00D) | -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 |
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Available Base Curves |
8.5mm 9.0mm | 8.4mm 8.8mm |
| Available Diameters | 14.2mm | 14.0mm |
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FDA Group |
V | V |
| Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Narafilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Senofilcon A) |
| Lens Type | Spherical | Spherical |
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Wetting Agent |
Yes - PVP | Yes - PVP |
| % of Material | 54% | 62% |
| % of Water | 46% | 38% |
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Center Thickness |
0.085mm | 0.07mm |
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Oxygen Transmission |
118 Dk/t | 147 Dk/t |
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Modulus |
0.66 MPa | 0.7 MPa |
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Special Features |
HYDRACLEAR® Technology embedding the highest volume of moisture-rich wetting agent in the HYDRACLEAR® family | Internal wetting agent Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) using HYDRACLEAR® PLUS technology for better wettability and lens surface smoothness. |
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UV Blocking |
Class 1 96% UVA 99% UVB | Class 1 96% UVA 99% UVB |
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Dynamic Light Absorption |
No | No |
| Visibility Tint | Yes (blue) | Yes (blue) |
| Inside-out Mark | Yes (123) | Yes (123) |
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| Packaging Details | 30 lenses per box or 90 lenses per box Each sterile lens is supplied in a foil-sealed plastic package containing buffered saline solution with methyl ether cellulose. The package is marked with important information such as base curve, diopter power, diameter, lot number and expiration date. | 6 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package |
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Price Range |
$33 - $45 (30 lenses) $75 - $95 (90 lenses) | $26 - $34 |
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Cost per Day |
$1.10 - $1.50 (30 lenses) $0.83 - $1.05 (90 lenses) | $0.28 - $0.38 |
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Consumer Rating |
( 703 Votes ) | ( 1046 Votes ) |
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