The Acuvue series is the flagship contact lens brand of Johnson and Johnson. Acuvue contact lenses have been the number
one choice among contact lens wearers for the past 10 years. The reason is
simple – Acuvue were the first silicone-hydrogel contact lenses on the market,
and they provide high oxygen permeability and maximum comfort. Johnson and
Johnson continues to be dedicated to bringing the benefits of vision care to
people around the globe through Acuvue.
Hydrogel is an artificially created hydrophilic (water-binding)
material. It is a network of polymers connected by various types of chemical
bonds. This material contains a large amount of water; thus, it is highly
biocompatible and able to transmit oxygen. Hydrogel itself is not a breathable
material, so oxygen is not able to penetrate it. Oxygen molecules are
transported through the hydrogel via diffusion through water. Due to their high
proportion of water, Hydrogel contact lenses are very comfortable.
