The 1 Day Acuvue Moist costs more than many contacts to use. Here are 5 tips based on my experience that may make them a good selection.
Dry Eyes Assistance
The “Moist” factor means a different composition of the lenses helps with dry eyes. See, if lenses tend to dry on their own, then the tears of the eyes start to get sucked up by the lenses themselves. That means dry eyes get even drier with many contacts. These lenses contains substances that keep the lenses moist so the lenses don’t pull moisture from the eye surface. That makes for a more comfortable experience.
No Maintenance
Not having to deal with chemicals and storage is a major plus. The lenses themselves cost more but this additional cost is somewhat offset by the reduced supplies cost.
Lower maintenance also means less time spent looking after lenses too. Then again there is no need to try to remember when to change to fresh lenses at some interval. Change lenses whenever you need lenses.
Very Thin
As you probably know, contact lens thickness varies. Thicker lenses may be more noticeable in the eyes, but are often easier to handle. Very thin and moist lenses tend to fold up and flop around making it a bit of a struggle to get them in. The Acuvue Moist lenses are of this type, the thin and almost non-existent type. What helps when handling them is to just allow the lenses to remain on your finger for a few seconds before trying to get them in. That few seconds lets them air dry just a bit making them a little tiny bit stiffer.
That little bit makes it much easier to get them in.
Consistent Vision
Years ago, contacts varied from lens to lens which made it something of an adventure each time you got new lenses. You almost had to get used to each new lens. Not so with these new contacts. You can change them every day because every lens feels like every other lens. It makes getting a new lens every day a positive experience, not one to be dreaded.
No Expiration Problems
Once you open more extended wear lenses, the clock is running. You should only use those lenses for a specified period. Then they are to be thrown away. On the other hand, one day lenses can sit in the unopened pack for long periods of time. That means if you choose to wear lenses only part of the time, you don’t waste lenses because they are expiring whether you wear them or not.
The 1 Day Acuvue Moist works well for people with dry eyes. However there are several advantages to lenses like these that may not be so readily apparent.
Al Bullington has worn contacts for thirty years. Get his story about the One Day Acuvue at his website.