ACUVUE OASYS versus AvairaA 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 (Discontinued)

Product Image Acuvue Oasys Avaira
Price Comparison 0
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
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 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 V V
Lens Material Silicone hydrogel
(Senofilcon A)
Silicone hydrogel
(Enfilcon A)
Lens Design Spherical Aspherical
Wetting Agents 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
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 $65 - $98 (12 lenses)
$122 - $184 (24 lenses)
$24 - $28
Cost per Day $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.