ACUVUE OASYS® vs. Avaira
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.
ACUVUE OASYS® | Avaira | |
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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 | 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 | -12.00D to +8.00D (in 0.5 steps after +-6.00D) |
| Available Base Curves | 8.4 mm 8.8 mm | 8.4 mm for +prescriptions 8.5 mm for -prescriptions |
| Available Diameters | 14.0 mm | 14.2 mm |
| Technical Parameters | ||
| FDA Group | V | V |
| Lens Material | Silicone hydrogel (Senofilcon A) | Silicone hydrogel (Enfilcon A) |
| Lens Type | Spherical | Aspherical |
| Wetting Agent | Yes - PVP | Yes - PEG |
| % of Material | 62% | 54% |
| % of Water | 38% | 46% |
| Center Thickness | 0.07 mm | 0.08 mm |
| Oxygen Transmission | 147 Dk/t | 125 Dk/t |
| Modulus | 0.7 MPa | 0.50 MPa |
| Other Features | ||
| Special Features | Internal wetting agent Polyvinyl pyrrolidone (PVP) using HYDRACLEAR® PLUS technology for better wettability and lens surface smoothness. | Aquaform® Technology |
| UV Blocking | Class 1 96% UVA 99% UVB | Class 2 75% UVA 99% UVB |
| Dynamic Light Absorption | 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 | $26 - $34 | $24 - $28 |
| Cost per Day | $0.28 - $0.38 | $0.27 - $0.31 |
| Special Offers - U.S. | | |
| Special Offers - Canada | | |
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.