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1-Day Acuvue TruEye versus 1-Day Acuvue Moist |
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In this article in our new series 'Acuvue Lenses Unveiled' we are looking at the 2 top daily wear lenses 1-Day Acuvue TruEye and 1-Day Acuvue Moist. Whereas 1-Day Acuvue Moist has been around for many years, it's the brand new Acuvue TruEye, that is getting some press lately (even though TruEye is not yet available in North America). It is the first daily-wear disposable contact lens made from a new silicone hydrogel material (Narafilcon A), which promises more comfort and better wetting. We have looked at the technical parameters and are comparing some other important contact lens features.
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Lens Type
| Spherical lens | Spherical lens |
Lens Material
| copolymer
(etalfilcon A) | silicone hydrogel
(narafilcon A) |
% of Material
| 42% | 46% |
% of Water
| 58% | 54% |
Available power range
| -12.00D to +6.00D | -0.50D to -6.00D
(others to follow) |
Available base curves
| 8.5mm, 9.0mm
| 8.5mm, 9.0mm
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Available diameters
| 14.20mm | 14.20mm |
Center thickness
(at –3.00D)
| 0.084mm | 0.085mm |
Oxygen permeability
(at -3.00D, center,
non-edge-corrected)
| 28 Dk | 100 Dk |
Oxygen % available
to the cornea
| 88% | 98% |
UV-A Blocking
(in 316nm to 380nm range)
| > 95% | > 96% |
UV-B Blocking
(in 280nm to 315nm range)
| > 80% | > 99% |
Moisture-rich ingredient
| Yes- via Lacreon
| Yes- via Hydraclear |
Replacement schedule
| daily disposable
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daily disposable
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Visibility tint?
| Yes | Yes |
Inside-out mark
| 1-2-3 mark | 1-2-3 mark |
Manufacturer
| Vistakon | Vistakon |
Packaging Details
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30 lenses per box,
each lens in a
foil-sealed plastic package
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30 lenses per box,
each lens in a
foil-sealed plastic package
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Release date
| 2001 | 2008 (UK, Ireland)
2008 or 2009 (US) |
Online retail price range
(per box)
| $22.00 - $28.00
| $30.00 - $35.00
(estimated)
| Found an error? Please let us know - we try our best, but sometimes it's just not enough :-) Conclusion: As expected, 1-Day Acuvue TruEye is the winner in this side-by-side comparison. It is clearly the next generation of disposable contact lenses and a major improvement over 1-Day Acuvue Moist. Despite the shortage in available powers (which - we believe - will only be an issue during the initial introduction period) Acuvue TruEye has better UV blocking, provides more oxygen flow to the cornea plus comes with a higher percentage of water. Therefor it should provide much more comfort and a 'wetter' feeling. We can't wait until 1-Day Acuvue TruEye will be available in North America. However the price tag for this new lens will be higher. Based on current online retail prices in the UK we estimate that the starting price will be in the low to mid 30's.
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