Acuvue Oasys vs Acuvue 2

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We are comparing Acuvue Oasys to Acuvue 2. Latter one was introduced more than a decade ago and is sold at a much lower price (and offered by many online retailers). We are highlighting the differences with this comparison chart.

	Acuvue 2	Acuvue Oasys
Lens Type	Spherical lens	Spherical lens
Available as Toric	No	Yes Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism
Available as Multifocal	No	Yes Acuvue Oasys for Presbyopia
Lens Material	polymer (Etafilcon A)	silicone hydrogel (Senofilcon A)
% of Material	42%	62%
% of Water	58%	38%
Available powers	-6.00D to +8.00D	-12.00D to +8.00D
Available base curves	8.3mm, 8.7mm	8.4mm, 8.8mm
Available diameters	14.0mm	14.0mm
Center thickness (at –3.00D)	unknown	0.07mm
Oxygen Permeability (at -3.00D, center, non-edge-corrected)	33 Dk/t	147 Dk/t
UV-A Blocking (in 316nm to 380nm range)	yes	> 90%
UV-B Blocking (in 280nm to 315nm range)	yes	> 99%
Moisture-rich ingredient / Surface Treatment	no	Hydraclear
Replacement schedule	2 weeks (daily wear) or 1-2 weeks (daily wear with up to 6 consecutive nights)	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	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	1999	2005
Online retail price range (per box)	$15.00 to $20.00	$25.00 - $35.00

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Conclusion:

Acuvue Oasys is available in a wide range of powers and is also offered as a multifocal and a toric lens. The well proven Acuvue 2 might be close to the end of its life cycle (as the lens was introduced in 1999); at the same time the lens is offered at a very attractive price. Prices for one box are starting at $15.

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