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If you are experiencing any sort of unusual eye discomfort or changes in your vision, please call your Eye Care Professional immediately.

Have a question? Click on a category for a list of Frequently Asked Questions. If you don’t find your answer here, please contact us.

NOTE: Unless a specific lens type is mentioned—for example, ACUVUE^® ADVANCE™ with HYDRACLEAR™—“ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses” refers to any of the ACUVUE^® family of lenses.

Can I use eye drops with my ACUVUE^® lenses?
Yes, but you should use eye drops specifically recommended for use with soft hydrophilic (water-loving) contact lenses. Check with your Eye Care Professional, or the eye drop manufacturer, for additional information. You should always check with your Eye Care Professional when changing drops, as mixing even approved solutions can occasionally cause problems.

How should I clean my ACUVUE^® lenses?
We recommend that only multipurpose or peroxide-based solutions and neutralizers designed for soft-contact lenses be used with our products for cleaning and disinfection. We do not recommend heat disinfection. Check with your Eye Care Professional for recommended lens care products. 1•DAY ACUVUE^® do not require cleaning when worn for a single day. Simply throw out the old lens and replace it with a fresh lens.

I left my contact lenses in the car—and I think they may have become very hot. Is it safe to still wear my lenses?
As long as the lens is still snugly sealed in its foil package or a lens case with no leakage of any solution, and the lens remains in its hydrated state within the sterile package, it is safe to use.

What is the solution that ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses are packed in?
ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses are packaged in a buffered, non-preserved, sterile saline solution (a sterile solution of salt water very similar to the tears in your eyes).

It feels like my lens is "lost" in my eye. What should I do?
The lens cannot get lost behind your eye, so relax. The lens should work itself around to where you can see it by itself. Then, after washing your hands with soap and water, remove the lens. If the lens does not work itself around, try putting some rewetting drops or a few drops of saline solution into your eye and look way up, down and side to side to attempt to move the lens. You can also close your eyes and GENTLY move your finger over your lids around the socket of the eye to reposition the lens where you can see it. This may help the lens work to where you can see it. If the lens does not work itself around within 10 minutes, or you are experiencing extreme discomfort, call your Eye Care Professional.

A friend of mine puts her contact lens in her mouth to rewet it. Is this a good idea?
NO! The mouth is not a sterile environment. If you need to rewet your lenses, we recommend using contact lens rewetting drops (available where you buy your cleaning solutions) or sterile saline solution. Your Eye Care Professional can recommend the best product for you and your lenses.

If I've had LASIK or another form of refractive surgery, can I still wear ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses?
You may be able to, but only your Eye Care Professional can tell for sure. Be sure to discuss this with him or her at your next appointment. If you need help in finding an Eye Care Professional that fits ACUVUE^®, you can find one by clicking here.

According to the expiration date on my package of lenses, they have expired. Should I wear them?
We do not recommend using ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses past the expiration date printed on the package.

What is the difference between disposable and frequent replacement wear?
Disposable wear means single use of the product and does not normally involve the use of lens care solutions. Examples of this include when the lens is thrown away every day, or is thrown away every time it is removed if recommended for overnight wear (up to 6 nights/7 days). Frequent replacement includes product reuse, cleaning, disinfection and planned replacement. The lens is cleaned and disinfected each time it is removed from the eye. The lens may be worn for Daily Wear or Extended Wear (1-7 days/6 nights). Check with your Eye Care Professional for the wear schedule that is appropriate for you.

I've forgotten to take out my lenses according to my Eye Care Professional's prescribed wearing schedule. What should I do now?
Remove your current lenses immediately and replace them with a fresh pair. If you have run out of lenses, call your Eye Care Professional to reorder lenses. If your lenses are causing irritation please contact your Eye Care Professional immediately, and follow their advice.

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MEDICAL DEVICE

A contact lens is a prescription device and it must only be fit and prescribed by an Eye Care Professional. Borrowing contact lenses, or obtaining them without a prescription, could lead to serious vision problems.

Although all eyes look pretty much the same, in reality everybody's eyes are slightly different. Eyes come in a variety of shapes and sizes. That's why it's important to have your Eye Care Professional fit your contact lenses for your particular eye shape and size.

Even if you've been wearing contacts for years, it's a good idea to have your Eye Care Professional check your prescription to make sure that your lenses offer the best possible fit for your unique eyes.

In order to take good care of your eyes, we recommend that you see your Eye Care Professional at least once a year. Yearly visits can detect vision changes as well as early signs of some other health problems.

To find a local Eye Care Professional, visit Where to Get ACUVUE®.

Consult your Eye Care Professional for more information.

A friend of mine has never worn contact lenses and wants to try mine on. Is this okay? What if I disinfect the lens before and after she tries it?
Your contact lenses are medical devices that have been specially fitted by your Eye Care Professional for your unique vision needs and the unique shape of your eye. We do not recommend you share your lenses with your friend, because your lenses have not been fitted for your friend's eyes. Instead, tell your friend to ask her Eye Care Professional about ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses. If contact lenses are right for her, her Eye Care Professional will be glad to fit her with a Free* Trial Pair of ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses that are right for her.

Can I wear ACUVUE^® ADVANCE™ Brand Contact Lenses to sleep at night?
No. ACUVUE^® ADVANCE™ is a daily wear contact lens. It is designed to increase your end of day comfort and improve the oxygen supply during daily wear.

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To find a local Eye Care Professional, visit Where to Get ACUVUE®.

Consult your Eye Care Professional for more information.

What is a soft contact lens?
A soft contact lens is a medical device made from a family of plastics called hydrogels. Hydrogels usually contain from 35% to 75% water. As a result, soft contact lenses are wet, pliable and transmit oxygen to the cornea. At less than 0.1 microns thick, an ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lens is thinner than a human hair. The lens floats on the tear film of the front of the eye-working much like a spectacle lens to bend light and redirect it towards the back of your eye.

What are ACUVUE^® TORIC Contact Lenses?
ACUVUE^® Brand TORIC Contact Lenses are soft contact lenses designed for people with astigmatism. In the past, it was nearly impossible for people with moderate to severe astigmatism to wear contact lenses, but innovations in the contact lens field have changed this.

What is Astigmatism?
Approximately 2/3 of people who need vision correction have some degree of astigmatism. With astigmatism, light rays entering the eye focus in two different locations, requiring a more complex lens for correction to see clearly. This can result in a difference in clarity for vertical lines compared to horizontal lines, for example. Spherical lenses (those not made to correct astigmatism) can only partially correct astigmatism, so ask your Eye Care Professional about ACUVUE^® TORIC that are specially designed to correct astigmatism.

What are ACUVUE^® BIFOCAL Contact Lenses?
ACUVUE^® BIFOCAL are contact lenses designed for people with presbyopia (the need for reading glasses). The lenses are designed with specific areas for distance and near viewing, arranged to allow good vision under a variety of lighting conditions.

I was fitted with monovision (one eye is fit with a lens for distance, the other eye with a lens for close-up) for presbyopia a few years back. Should I switch to ACUVUE^® BIFOCAL?
Our research indicates that people who have successfully worn monovision contact lenses are often even happier when re-fitted with ACUVUE^® BIFOCAL. Ask your Eye Care Professional for a Free* Trial Pair of ACUVUE^® Brand BIFOCAL Contact Lenses.

What does Dk value mean?
Dk is the rate that oxygen can flow through the lens – oxygen permeability . Dk/t determines how much oxygen gets through a lens of a particular thickness, "t"– oxygen transmissibility .

What is HYDRACLEAR™?
HYDRACLEAR™ is Johnson & Johnson Vision Care’s brand name for a remarkable moisture rich wetting agent that is spread throughout the ACUVUE^® ADVANCE™ contact lens creating a unique silky, soft feel. HYDRACLEAR™ technology gives the lens soft, silky, moist properties that help create exceptional end of day comfort.

Why are ACUVUE^® ADVANCE™ with HYDRACLEAR™ so revolutionary?
ACUVUE^® ADVANCE™ with HYDRACLEAR™ is revolutionary because it combines for the first time, three unique features for exceptional long lasting comfort:

Why do I need a prescription for contact lenses? Why can't I just buy them over-the-counter?
Contact lenses are medical devices that require a prescription. Just as people's feet come in different lengths and widths, people's eyes come in slightly different shapes as well, and many of the changes that can occur to your vision, eye health and general health over time can only be detected using highly specialized equipment and procedures. Only an Eye Care Professional can properly measure your need for correction as well as determining which size and type of contact lens is best for you. To keep your vision sharp and your eyes and body healthy, we recommend seeing your Eye Care Professional annually or as directed.

Is it difficult to take care of contact lenses?
Not really. Advancements in technology make ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses convenient and easy to use. Caring for them is easier than ever. While you must care for them every day, there are multipurpose solutions that make cleaning, disinfecting and storing your lenses easy. For an even more convenient option, 1·DAY ACUVUE^® can be worn one day then thrown away so there's no lens care or solutions.

Are contact lenses comfortable to wear?
ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses are exceptionally comfortable. The material and design allow them to conform to the unique shape of your eye. Also, since they're replaced often, your lenses always feel clean, fresh and comfortable.

Can I wear contact lenses while participating in sports or recreational activities?
Actually, contact lenses are a convenient vision correction option for athletes. They offer exceptionally sharp, clear vision and players don't have to worry about them fogging up, falling off or breaking during a game like glasses may. Also with contact lenses, unlike glasses, you won't experience a loss of peripheral (side) vision. It's also easier to wear protective goggles with contact lenses.

Are contact lenses more expensive than glasses?
Contact lenses are surprisingly affordable. In fact, for as little as the price of a cup of coffee a day, you could wear ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses.

How old do I have to be to wear contact lenses?
Contact lenses are a great option for people of many ages. There is no minimum age for someone to wear contact lenses. It is important to see an Eye Care Professional for an eye examination to help determine whether or not contact lenses are right for you. An Eye Care Professional can also determine which type of ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses are best for your vision correction needs, and teach you about proper contact lens care and wear regimen.

What happens if I lose a lens?
With frequent replacement and disposable soft contact lenses like ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses, losing a lens is no longer a problem. With daily disposable and one-week to two-week contact lenses, such as 1·DAY ACUVUE^® and ACUVUE^® ADVANCE, parental concerns of lens care or loss is not a big deal since you will always have back-up lenses on hand.

Can I sleep in my contact lenses?
Some contact lenses, like some of the range of ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses, can be worn while you sleep. These are called extended wear contact lenses. However, only your Eye Care Professional can determine if extended wear contact lenses are right for you and provide you with information on their proper use.

Is it possible to lose a contact lens in the back of my eye?
No, it's not possible to lose a contact lens in your eye. The eye has a protective barrier that would prevent a contact lens from ever being lost behind it.

Can I continue using my glasses if I start wearing contact lenses?
Absolutely. You can wear both contact lenses and glasses, alternating for specific activities, needs, or preference. However, contact lenses can be used full-time. It's up to you! However, you should always have an up to date pair of spectacles for emergencies, even if you wear contact lenses full time

I've been told I have astigmatism, can I still wear contact lenses?
Astigmatism is no longer a barrier to wearing contact lenses for many people who didn't think they could wear them. ACUVUE^® TORIC offer astigmatic patients exceptional fit, comfort, and visual clarity like regular contact lens wearers enjoy.

Are teens too young to wear contact lenses?
Probably not. Teens usually adapt easily to using and caring for contact lenses. Contact lenses also make it easier to be active and help your teen to look and feel their best.

Will my teen have trouble following the proper lens care and wear schedules designated by her/his Eye Care Professional?
With daily disposable and one- to two- week wear contact lenses, such as 1·DAY ACUVUE^® and ACUVUE^® ADVANCE™, parental concerns of lens care or loss are no longer an issue. Your Eye Care Professional will guide you and your teen on the proper use and care of contact lenses. ACUVUE^® ADVANCE™ Brand Contact Lenses feature flexible wear schedules that fit teens' active lifestyles.

Can my teen wear contact lenses while participating in sports or recreational activities?
Actually, contact lenses are an exceptional vision correction option for athletes. They offer sharp vision and players don't have to worry about them fogging up, falling off or breaking during a game like glasses may. Also, with contact lenses, unlike glasses, your teen won't experience a loss of peripheral (side) vision. It's also easier to wear protective goggles with contact lenses.

Are contact lenses expensive?
Contact lenses are surprisingly affordable. In fact, for as little as the price of a cup of cofee a day, your teen could wear ACUVUE^® Brand Contact Lenses. Also, replacement of lost lenses is no longer a financial burden.

Can my teen wear contact lenses if she/he has astigmatism?
Astigmatism is no longer a barrier to wearing contact lenses for many people who didn't think they could wear them. ACUVUE^® Brand TORIC Contact Lenses offer astigmatic patients exceptional fit, comfort, and visual clarity, that regular contact lens wearers enjoy.

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