How to Compare Acuvue Contact Lenses

Acuvue is a popular brand of contact lenses, but not all of its corrective eyewear is the same, according to Dr. Charles I. Bloomgarden of Huntington Eyecare Associates. In addition to discussing your choice of lens with your eyecare professional, you'll want to examine the options offered by Acuvue in terms of price, color and prescription.

Conditions

• The first consideration you should think of when choosing a lens is your vision diagnosis. The type of lens you buy depends upon whether you have nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, presbyopia or another eye condition. Be sure to select the correct lens for your diagnosis.

Comfort and style

• A second consideration is how comfortable you want your contacts to be. Certain patients have extremely sensitive eyes, and need lens specifically designed to provide a high degree of comfort. Another decision you'll need to make is in regards to style: whether you want clear lenses that show your natural eye color or if you wish to choose colored ones.

Pricing

• Finally, decide your particular price point. Acuvue offers lens from less than one hundred dollars for a year's supply to several hundred dollars for specialty lenses in popular colors.