Both lenses are made from the same material—etafilcon A. With ACUVUE® 2, edge height has been reduced while the mid-periphery has been enhanced. These design changes improve handling and comfort for many patients. This ability to combine superior handling and all-day comfort with outstanding visual performance has resulted in practitioner enthusiasm and patient satisfaction.
 |
ACUVUE® |
ACUVUE® 2 |
| Recommended Replacement |
1
Week or 2 Weeks |
1
Week or 2 Weeks |
| Wearing Indications |
EW,
DW |
EW,
DW |
| Lens Material |
etafilcon
A |
etafilcon
A |
| Water Content |
58%
(Group 4) |
58%
(Group 4) |
| Dk/t1 |
30.6
x 10-9
(edge corrected) |
25.5
x 10-9
(edge corrected) |
| |
40.0
x 10-9
(non-edge corrected) |
33.3
x 10-9
(non-edge corrected) |
Center Thickness
(@ -3.00 D)(mm) |
0.070 |
0.084 |
| Inside-Out Mark |
Yes
(AV) |
Yes
(123) |
| Visibility Tint |
Yes |
Yes |
| UV Blocking*† |
Yes |
Yes |
Parameters
BC(mm)/Dia (mm)
Power Range (D) |
8.8/14.0
-0.50D to -11.00D
(in .50D steps above
-6.00D)
8.4/14.0
-0.50D to -9.00D
(in .50D steps above
-6.00D)
9.1/14.4
+0.50D to +8.00D
(in .50D steps above +6.00D) |
8.3/14.0
-0.50D to -12.00D
+0.50D to +8.00D
(in .50D steps above +/-6.00D)
8.7/14.0
-0.50D to -12.00D
+0.50D to +8.00D
(in .50D step above
+/-6.00D) |
| 1 |
Oxygen transmissibility at center -3.00D lens using boundary corrected, edge corrected Dk value. Units (cm/sec) (ml O2/ml x mm Hg) at 35° C. |
| † |
Helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. |
| * |
WARNING: UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed. NOTE: Long term exposure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with cataracts. Exposure is based on a number of factors such as environmental conditions (altitude, geography, cloud cover) and personal factors (extent and nature of outdoor activities). UV-Blocking contact lenses help provide protection against harmful UV radiation. However, clinical studies have not been done to demonstrate that wearing UV-Blocking contact lenses reduces the risk of developing cataracts or other eye disorders. Consult your eye care practitioner for more information. |
As with any of the Johnson & Johnson Vision Care family of lenses, there
are no set K-measurements recommended with any specific base curve. Choosing
a base curve should be based on the practitioner's own fitting philosophy. ACUVUE® 2 provides flexibility to choose between a flatter or steeper base
curve. Assessing the lens with the use of the slit lamp and performing a push-up
test is the most accurate way of determining appropriate base curve and fit.
ACUVUE®, the first disposable contact lens,
was launched in 1987 in Florida and in 1988 throughout the rest
of the United States. ACUVUE® established a new category of
contact lenses with its introduction, bringing disposability to
contact lenses. The new introduction of ACUVUE® ADVANCE™
Brand Contact Lenses with Hydraclear™ is establishing another
new standard in daily wear comfort for ACUVUE®. Many ACUVUE®
patients are trading up to ACUVUE® ADVANCE™ Brand with
HYDRACLEAR™ for whiter eyes and better end of day comfort.
