Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism

These lenses are specifically designed for people with Astigmatism. Astigmatism is the most common vision problem, caused by an irregular shape of the cornea. Astigmatism can usually be corrected with contact lenses, such as Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism. They will help take away the blur that is caused by this condition.

These lenses also come with Hydraclear technology and Accelerated Stabilization Design. Hydraclear ensures a long lasting moisture rich, soft and silky feel. In addition they have the same reduced edge-height design as Acuvue 2.

Features and Benefits of Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism

• Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism contacts are easy-to-use and comfortable enough to wear for up to 7 consecutive days.

• They are slightly tinted, so the lens is easier to recognize and handle plus a high level of UVA and UVB Blocking helps to protect portions of your eyes.

• The Hydarclear technology brings together a remarkable moisture rich wetting agent with high performance base materials to form clear, wettable lenses resulting in a unique, silky, soft feel.

• Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism lenses stay moist all day and the soft and flexible material provides comfort throughout the day

Who should wear Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism?

• These lenses should be considered if you experience discomfort with your current contact lenses.

• They are ideal for people who thought they could not wear contact lenses because of astigmatism.

What else should you know about these lenses?

Prescription Parameters

• The standard diameter is 14.5mm.

• Base curve is 8.6mm.

• Available powers range from -0.50D to -6.00D in 0.25 increments and from -6.50D to -9.00D in 0.50 increments or from +0.50D to +6.00D in 0.25 increments.

Lens Type

• Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism are disposable soft contact lenses.

• The replacement schedule is 2 weeks (based on daily wear).

Material and other Technical Parameters

• They are made of 53% Galyfilcon A and 47% water.

• The non-edge corrected Dk/t value is 100.

Package Details

• 1 box contains 6 visibly tinted UVA and UVB blocking lenses immersed in a buffered saline solution.

Manufacturer

• Vistakon, Division of Johnson and Johnson Vision Care, Inc.

Release Date

• Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism was introduced in 2004.

Competitors

• The following products are competing with Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism: Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism, CIBA Vision Air Optix for Astigmatism, CooperVision Biomedics Toric, CooperVision Proclear Toric and Toric XR, CIBA Vision Focus Toric.

Common Misspellings

• Common naming variations and misspellings for Acuvue Advance for Astigmatism include Accuvue Advance for Astigmatism, Acuvue Avance for Astigmatism and Acuview Advance for Astigmatism.