A comparison of CooperVision's Avaira and ACUVUE OASYS® from Johnson and Johnson Vision Care Inc.
ACUVUE OASYS® and Avaira are two time-proven, bi-weekly replaceable silicone hydrogel contact lenses. Both lenses cover a broad vision correction range in the plus and minus powers. While Avaira is a daily wear lens, ACUVUE OASYS® can be worn overnight and up to 7 consecutive days. ACUVUE OASYS® is also approved as a bandage lens to relieve discomfort and as a protective bandage with certain eye conditions. Both lenses feature UV protection and use a wetting agent to increase the amount of water stored in the lens. Prices for a 3 month supply are similar and when compared to daily replaceable lenses, are significantly lower.
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Avaira (Discontinued) |
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Manufacturer | Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. | CooperVision, Inc. part of The Cooper Companies Inc. |
Release Date | 2005 | April 2008 |
Prescription Parameters | ||
Replacement Schedule | Two weeks | Two weeks |
Wearing Details
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Daily wear or up to 6 consecutive nights extended 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 +8.00D in 0.5 steps | -12.00D to +8.00D (in 0.5 steps after +-6.00D) |
Base Curves
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8.4 mm 8.8 mm | 8.4 mm for +prescriptions 8.5 mm for -prescriptions |
Diameters | 14.0 mm | 14.2 mm |
Technical Parameters | ||
FDA Group
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V | V |
Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Senofilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Enfilcon A) |
Lens Design | Spherical | Aspherical |
Wetting Agents
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Yes - PVP | Yes - PEG |
% of Material | 62% | 54% |
% of Water | 38% | 46% |
Center Thickness
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0.07 mm | 0.08 mm |
Oxygen Transmission
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147 Dk/t | 125 Dk/t |
Modulus
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0.7 MPa | 0.50 MPa |
Other Features | ||
Special Features
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UV Blocking
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Class 1 96% UVA 99% UVB | Class 2 75% UVA 99% UVB |
Dynamic Light Absorption
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No | No |
Visibility Tint | Yes (blue) | Yes (blue) |
Inside-out Mark | Yes (123) | No |
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
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$65 - $98 (12 lenses) $122 - $184 (24 lenses) | $24 - $28 |
Cost per Day
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$0.39 - $0.58 (12 lenses) $0.36 - $0.55 (24 lenses) | $0.27 - $0.31 |
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Conclusion:
Avaira and ACUVUE OASYS® are two time-proven and affordable bi-weekly lenses. Avaira comes with a slightly higher water content but points to ACUVUE OASYS® for better UV blocking. If you are looking for a toric or presbyopic version, you can choose from both brands.