Acuvue Oasys vs PureVision

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This comparison looks at another Oasys competitor - Bausch & Lomb's PureVision. Could PureVision be an alternative to Oasys? We are highlighting the differences with this comparison chart.

	PureVision	Acuvue Oasys
Lens Type	Spherical lens	Spherical lens
Available as Toric	Yes PureVision Toric	Yes Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
Available as Multifocal	Yes PureVision Multifocal	Yes Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia
Lens Material	silicone hydrogel (balafilcon A)	silicone hydrogel (senofilcon A)
% of Material	64%	62%
% of Water	36%	38%
Available powers	-12.00D to +6.00D	-12.00D to +8.00D
Available base curves	8.6mm	8.4mm, 8.8mm
Available diameters	14.0mm	14.0mm
Center thickness (at –3.00D)	0.09mm	0.07mm
Oxygen Permeability (at -3.00D, center, non-edge-corrected)	101 Dk/t	147 Dk/t
UV-A Blocking (in 316nm to 380nm range)	no	> 90%
UV-B Blocking (in 280nm to 315nm range)	no	> 99%
Moisture-rich ingredient / Surface Treatment	Special surface treatment technology	Hydraclear
Replacement schedule	1 month (based on 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	No	1-2-3 mark
Manufacturer	Bausch & Lomb	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	2005	2005
Online retail price range (per box)	$30.00 to $50.00	$25.00 - $35.00

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Conclusion:

Both lenses were introduced in 2005 and each lens is available in a wide range of powers (although there is a slight advantage for Acuvua Oasys as they are offered in two different base base curves). Similar to Air Optix Aqua (from CibaVision), PureVision gets points on price as it is a monthly replacement lens, compared to the 1-2 replacement schedule of Acuuve Oasys. Looking at some popular online retailers, we noticed a significant price range for PureVision. Prices for one box are starting at $30 and are going up to $50, so with a little bit of homework you can save a lot of money.

We couldn't find any information about UV blocking for PureVision (so we assumed there is no UV blocking available), an area where Acuvue Oasys clearly shines. Last not least both lenses are available as toric and as multifocal versions.

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