Acuvue Advance vs Acuvue 2

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Acuvue Advance vs Acuvue 2 - a Comparison

Many people wonder whether they should try Acuvue Advance or Acuvue 2. What are the differences between these 2 lenses? Is Acuvue Advance better than Acuvue 2? This article provides a simple comparison chart and highlights the differences.

	Acuvue Advance	Acuvue 2
Lens Type	Spherical lens	Spherical lens
Lens Material	copolymer (galyfilcon A)	polymer (etafilcon A)
% of Material	53%	42%
% of Water	47%	58%
Available power range	-12.00D to +8.00D	-12.00D to +8.00D
Available base curves	8.3mm, 8.7mm	8.3mm, 8.7mm
Available diameters	14mm	14mm
Center thickness (at –3.00D)	0.07mm	0.084mm
Oxygen transmissibility (at -3.00D, center, non-edge-corrected)	100 Dk/t	33 Dk/t
UV-A Blocking (in 316nm to 380nm range)	> 90%	> 90%
UV-B Blocking (in 280nm to 315nm range)	> 99%	> 99%
Moisture-rich ingredient	Yes - via Hydraclear Technology	No
Replacement schedule	2 weeks (daily wear)	2 weeks (daily wear) or 1-2 weeks (daily wear with up to 6 consecutive nights)
Visibility tint?	Yes	Yes
Inside-out mark	1-2-3 mark	1-2-3 mark
Manufacturer	Vistakon	Vistakon
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
Release date	2003	1999
Online retail price range (per box)	$18.00 to $25.00	$15.00 - $22.00

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Conclusion:

Both lenses come with first class UV blocking and convenience features such as inside-out-mark and visibility tint.

The more expensive Acuvue Advance shows better oxygen transmissibility and the superior Hydraclear technology. On the other side Acuvue 2 provides a more flexible replacement schedule as patients can wear the lens up to 6 consecutive nights or up to 2 weeks (daily wear).

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