Is Acuvue Moist better than Oasys?

The daily disposable, 1 Day Acuvue Moist and the bi-weekly replaceable, Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear Plus both correct myopia (short-sightedness) and hyperopia (far-sightedness), and are two bestselling brands from the Acuvue family. Both lenses offer UV blocking, as do all Acuvue products and a visibility tint, making it easier to take them out of the blister package or your lens case. Plus, each product has a 1-2-3 mark printed on the side to indicate whether they're inverted or not.

When it comes to the differences and deciding which lens is better suited to you, the most obvious factor is the replacement schedule. 1 Day Acuvue Moist, available as a 30 or 90 pack, is designed to be replaced daily and thrown away before you sleep. In comparison, Acuvue Oasys can be worn for up to 6 days, under the guidance of your optician, and can be bought as a 6 or 12 pack. Plus, they require appropriate cleaning solutions and adhering to a cleaning routine.

Although both products are soft contact lenses, with a spherical shape, 1 Day Acuvue Moist does have a much higher amount of water in each lens (58%) while Acuvue Oasys comes with a 38% water content. In addition, 1 Day Acuvue Moist are made from a hydrogel-based material, Etalfilcon A, which aids in high levels of hydration whereas Acuvue Oasys are formed with a breathable silicone hydrogel material, Senofilcon A. Drawing a comparison, Acuvue Oasys offers better oxygen transmissibility and 1 Day Acuvue Moist retains more water.

With regards to special features, 1 Day Acuvue Moist comes with LACREON technology that's inspired by natural tears to retain water in the lens. Acuvue Oasys includes Hydraclear, which acts as a wetting agent, resulting in smooth, moisture-rich surfaces. As mentioned, UV-blocking is standard, but to get into the specifics, Acuvue Oasys filters more than 99% of UVB light and more than 90% of UVA light, and 1 Day Acuvue Moist offers 95% UVB and 88% UVB-blocking.

Which is better: Acuvue Moist or Oasys?