What is the difference between Acuvue and Acuvue 2?

If your eye care professional determines you need corrective lenses and you don't want to wear eyeglasses, you might want to try contact lenses, including Acuvue brand lenses. Acuvue and Acuvue 2 Brand Contact Lenses are products of Johnson & Johnson Vision Care. What is the difference between Acuvue and Acuvue 2 contact lenses?

Acuvue contact lenses

Acuvue contact lenses are designed for two-week daily wear or one-week continuous wear. That means you can wear them daily for up to two weeks or continuously for up to six nights before you throw them away and replace with a fresh pair. These lenses are perfect for people who like to put in their contacts and forget about them for up to an entire week.

Acuvue offers:

• comfort and vision improvement
• a visibility tint, so your lenses are easy to see and handle
• inside-out mark, so you can insert your lenses correctly each time

UV-blocking technology, which is important. Research shows that ultraviolet (UV) light has been linked to the formation of cataracts. Overexposure to UV light also may result in a condition called photokeratisis. Not all companies who create contact lenses offer lenses with UV protection. Johnson & Johnson, with its Acuvue products, does.

Acuvue 2 contact lenses

Acuvue 2 contact lenses are designed to be worn as a two-week daily wear lens if you take the lenses out each night or as a one-week continuous wear lens if
you want to sleep in them for up to six nights. These lenses are designed for easy placement and removal and are great for users who are new to wearing contact lenses.

Acuvue 2 offers:

• Comfort and improved vision, with research showing 7 out of 10 people who wear the brand get better than 20/20 vision
• Versatility, with lenses available in clear and 10
  colors
• UV-blocking technology

How do I get Acuvue or Acuvue 2?

Acuvue and Acuvue 2 are corrective lenses, so they are available only by prescription. You must see an eye care professional in order to receive a prescription for these lenses. Once you receive your prescription, you can purchase your lenses at local drugstores or online. A variety of online sites offer discounts and rebates on lenses.

Remember, once you start wearing contact lenses, it's important see your eye care professional at least once a year for an exam.

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