Lens Brand: Acuvue Bifocal

Manufacturer: Johnson & Johnson

Web Site Says (www.jnjvision.com):
"A great alternative to reading glasses, ACUVUE Brand BIFOCAL Contact Lenses feature the revolutionary PUPIL INTELLIGENT DESIGN that allows you to see both near and far the way nature intended. The ACUVUE Brand BIFOCAL Contact Lens, the number one bifocal contact lens in the U.S., is an extremely comfortable lens designed to be worn as a one-week extended wear lens (which means you can sleep in them), or as a two-week daily wear lens (which means you take the lenses out each night). Added features include UV-blocking* and an Inside-Out mark for correct insertion."

Specs:

Base Curve Diameter Power Range
8.5 mm 14.2 mm +6.00 to -9.00 (in 0.25D increments)
    Add Power
    +1.00, +1.50, +2.00, +2.50

Material: 42% Etafilcon A 58% Water

UV protection: Yes

Competing Brands: CIBA Progressive, CIBA Progressive Dailies

Advantages: UV Protection, inside-outside marker, see near and far clearly

Disadvantages: Higher price than single vision lenses, requires special fitting by eyecare professionals

X comment: Acuvue Bifocal is the #1 selling bifocal lens and has become the #4 selling soft contact lens overall. It comes with standard J & J features like UV protection and Inside-outside marker.

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