ACUVUE OASYS® with Transitions® vs. ACUVUE OASYS®
While most of the parameters and specifications of these two lenses are very similar or identical, ACUVUE OASYS® with Transitions® offers the world's first auto-darkening capability, absorbing visible light dynamically based on changing light conditions. This is achieved by adding a photochromic additive to the lens material. ACUVUE OASYS® was introduced more than a decade ago while ACUVUE OASYS® with Transitions® is the latest lens added to the ACUVUE OASYS® family. It will be available in the first half of 2019. Johnson & Johnson Vision Care is the first company to offer a photochromic contact lens.
Comparison Spec Sheet
ACUVUE OASYS® with Transitions® | ACUVUE OASYS® | |
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| Manufacturer | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. |
| Release Date | April 2019 US & Canada June 2019 UK | 2005 |
| Prescription Parameters | ||
| Replacement Schedule | Two weeks | Two weeks |
Wearing Details | Daily wear or up to 6 consecutive nights extended wear | Daily wear or up to 6 consecutive nights extended wear |
| Available Sphere Powers | -12.00D to +8.00D (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 |
| Available Base Curves | 8.4 mm 8.8 mm | 8.4 mm 8.8 mm |
| Available Diameters | 14.0 mm | 14.0 mm |
| Technical Parameters | ||
| FDA Group | V | V |
| Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Senofilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Senofilcon A) |
| Lens Type | Spherical | Spherical |
| Wetting Agent | Yes - PVP | Yes - PVP |
| % of Material | 62% | 62% |
| % of Water | 38% | 38% |
| Center Thickness | 0.085 mm | 0.07 mm |
| Oxygen Transmission | 121 Dk/t | 147 Dk/t |
| Modulus | 0.7 MPa | 0.7 MPa |
| Other Features | ||
| Special Features | - Transitions Light Intelligent Technology using a photochromic additive - World's first contact lenses that adjust to changing light conditions | Internal wetting agent Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) using HYDRACLEAR® PLUS technology for better wettability and lens surface smoothness. |
| UV Blocking | Class 1 >90% UVA >99% UVB | Class 1 96% UVA 99% UVB |
| Dynamic Light Absorption | Yes | No |
| Visibility Tint | Yes (blue) | Yes (blue) |
| Inside-out Mark | Yes (light gray) | Yes (123) |
| Packaging, Pricing and Offers | ||
| Packaging Details | 6 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package | 6 lenses per box, each lens in a foil-sealed plastic package |
| Price Range | $42 - $70 | $26 - $34 |
| Cost per Day | $0.47 - $0.78 | $0.28 - $0.38 |
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| Special Offers - Canada | | |