Johnson & Johnson - Vision Care, Inc

ACUVUE^® OASYS™ with HYDRACLEAR^® Plus

FAQ's - Frequently Asked Questions

• Why is Vistakon^® introducing another base curve for ACUVUE^® OASYS™?
• Why is it an 8.8 mm base curve?
• Which patients should be fit in the new 8.8 mm base curve?
• How will this affect the current ACUVUE^® OASYS™ 8.4 mm base and other ACUVUE^® products?
• What will be the available power ranges?
• When will Prescription lenses be available for order?

Q: Why is Vistakon^® introducing another base curve for ACUVUE^® OASYS™?

A: We felt that it was important to give doctors the ability to fit all their contact lens patients into the #1 lens in the market. We have heard customer feedback that a second base curve for ACUVUE^® OASYS™ would add value to their practice, and we feel this helps fulfill our commitment to partnering with doctors.
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Q: Why is it an 8.8 mm base curve?

A: Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Inc. currently makes ACUVUE® OASYS™ in 8.4 and 8.8 mm base curves for other regions of the world. Doctors in other regions have successfully fit patients in the ACUVUE^® OASYS™ 8.8 mm base curve, and we wanted to bring that success to the United States.
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Q: Which patients should be fit in the new 8.8 mm base curve?

A: For patients who cannot successfully fit in an ACUVUE® OASYS™ 8.4 mm base curve, the 8.8 mm should be an alternative option.
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Q: How will this affect the current ACUVUE^® OASYS™ 8.4 mm base and other ACUVUE^® products?

A: ACUVUE^® OASYS™ 8.4 mm should be the initial lens choice for practitioners, even for patients moving from ACUVUE^® ADVANCE^® Brand Contact Lenses with HYDRACLEAR^® or ACUVUE^® 2^® Brand Contact Lenses in 8.7 mm base curve.
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Q: What will be the available power ranges?

A: The power ranges will be the same as with ACUVUE^® OASYS™ 8.4 mm: -12.00 to +8.00 for both Dx and Rx lenses.
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Q: When will Prescription lenses be available for order?

A: Doctors and patients can begin ordering prescription lenses beginning January 2, 2008.
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