Johnson & Johnson Vision is one of the leaders in contact lens innovation. They’ve developed some incredible lenses, including transition contact lenses. They’ve also put out two impressive multifocal contact lenses: the original ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL and the new ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL!
These brands claim to be the best contacts for people with presbyopia and myopia or hyperopia, offering exceptional clarity, comfort, and UV protection. But is this really true? Let’s see what EZContacts’ verified buyers have to say!
ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL
Before diving into the reviews, let’s talk a bit more about the brands themselves.
ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL is the OG of the two brands. These bi-weekly contact lenses include ACUVUE® OASYS’ standard features, such as superior moisture retention, oxygen permeability, and UV protection.
The Product Lowdown
The ‘clarity and comfort’ claim is touted by practically every contact lens brand. ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL differentiates itself with its proprietary PUPIL OPTIMIZED Design and “unbeaten comfort” through lens technology that maintains your eye’s natural moisture.
Pupil optimized means exactly that—the lens is designed to fit and provide you with refractive correction specific to your prescription. This also adds to the brand’s superior comfort.
They’re so comfortable, you can almost forget you’re wearing the lenses. ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL is FDA-approved for up to six nights of extended wear.
The Downside
Extended wear might not be ideal for those suffering from dry eyes. Consult with your eye doctor to ensure that ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL meets your vision correction needs, especially if you plan on wearing your contacts for days at a time.
Also, if you’re new to contact lenses, there might be a short adjustment period before you get used to the feeling. You’ll have a foreign object right in your eye, after all. Newbies might experience some discomfort, dryness, irritation, and excessive blinking and tearing up.
Likewise, the two-week schedule can be challenging for people used to monthly reusable contacts. You might need to set reminders to change contacts every two weeks to avoid over-wearing them.
Price may also be a consideration. ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL is priced a bit higher than many other contact options.
What Verified Buyers Say
ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL contact lenses are popular with EZContacts.com customers. Many of them confirm the vision clarity and comfort quality that the brand claims.
Chris N says they’re the “best so far,” adding, “Took a couple weeks for my eyes to adjust, but now I can read menus at restaurants.” He even jokes about how it “sucks getting old.”
Alan B echoes these sentiments, saying that these are the “best multifocals so far…” He continues, “I like these because each pair last 2 weeks; but more importantly, for 90% of the time spent on a computer or reading a book, I don’t need magnified readers to read small text. Being that they last 2 weeks, I don’t experience as much irritation as longer lasting lenses and wear as well as dailies.”
Keith T attests to their comfort, saying, “Super comfortable. Don’t know their in my eyes.”
Same with David Y, who says, “Love these contacts, by far the most comfortable I’ve had.”
There are some negatives, though. Elizabeth S. says that “they seem to tear easily” and you “just have to be extra careful.”
Ann Marie, on the other hand, says, “These contacts are new for me going from monthly contacts to 2 weeks. They dry out quicker than my old contacts.”
As you can see, there’s a whole range of opinions on these contacts. If you’re curious where you stand, try out ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL for yourself!
ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL
ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL is a newcomer in the multifocal market, and it is already shining bright. These daily contact lenses improve on ACUVUE® OASYS’ standard features, such as superior moisture retention, oxygen permeability, and UV protection.
The brand claims to provide the best visual clarity for all distances and all lighting conditions, with all-day comfort added to the mix.
The Product Lowdown
Of course, ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL also claims to provide you with clarity and comfort. With this brand, you get extra comfort from its Invisible Edge design. This refers to the tapered edge of the lens, which minimizes eyelid interaction.
ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL also gives you the highest level of blue light filtering available for contact lenses. The brand boasts of its OptiBlue™ Light Filter† technology, which filters around 60% of blue-violet light. This reduces eye strain and makes your screen time less harmful for your eyes. This can also potentially improve visual clarity for people who are sensitive to light.
A major plus with ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL is that they’re dailies. One of the best parts about dailies is that you don’t have to carefully clean and store them every day. Just wear and then toss—very convenient!
The Downside
ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL is designed to address blue light exposure. Because of that, the lenses have a light blue-green tint, which some users dislike. They don’t like that this changes the natural color of their eye. Some people also feel like the tint causes reduced contrast sensitivity in low light.
Because ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL contact lenses are daily contacts that feature new lens innovations, they’re priced a bit higher than other options. If budget is a consideration, this might discourage you from trying them out.
What Verified Buyers Say
ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL contact lenses are getting love from people who do a lot of computer work!
Megan writes a love letter to the brand, saying, “The best contact for dry eyes + computer users! I will never wear another contact lens. These are literally the best contacts I have ever laid eyes on! I have severe dry eyes and work in medical aesthetics wear im wearing laser goggles all day, I can honestly wear these for 12 hours straight until my eyes begin to feel scratchy or dry…. Not to mention, the blue light blocking is the best part. With how much screen time I have my eyes feel great with these.”
Lynne C agrees: “Best feeling contacts ever. I have been wearing contacts for 25 years. These are by far my favorite! They have the blue light filter that helps me work as I use multiple monitors for spreadsheets and this reduces the strain. My only wish is that they were made to sleep in for a week at a time. However, this is the second type (since starting 25 yrs ago) that I have to remove nightly – but they are so good – its worth it. Light, clear, non irritating – love them.”
Same with Lidiya P., who says they’re “The best contacts I ever wore.”
She adds, “I’ve been wearing soft contacts daily for about 10 years. I tried dailies, monthlies, weeklies – all sorts of them. These are the most comfortable contacts I’ve had so far. I don’t feel any eye dryness by the end of the day. These are probably the only lenses that I don’t feel in my eyes at all. They are a little on a thicker, sturdier side, which is a good thing for me as I don’t tear them up when I insert them or if I need to take them off during the day for whatever reason and put them back on. It’s true that they are slightly green, but it’s not noticeable when you wear them.”
However, some saw the blue light filtering blue-green hue as a negative. As Jessie C claims, they’re “dull and dim,” adding, “I tried these contacts, they made everything seem dull and dim. The lenses are tinted green, perhaps this is the reason.”
Several rave reviews and a handful of so-so ones—this just means you need to try out ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL for yourself to see how you feel!
TL;DR Summary
- ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL is the OG multifocal lens from ACUVUE OASYS and stands out with its PUPIL OPTIMIZED Design. This gives you a better fit and comfort.
- ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL is the shining newcomer that also offers blue light filtering for today’s screen-heavy lifestyle.
- ACUVUE® OASYS MULTIFOCAL contacts are designed for bi-weekly wear, but they are also FDA-approved for extended wear for up to six nights. This means that you can wear them for up to 14 days if you take them out at night. Or, if your eye doctor approves, you can wear them continuously for up to six nights and seven days.
- ACUVUE® OASYS MAX 1-Day MULTIFOCAL contacts are daily wear contact lenses.
- Both brands have several rave reviews and only a handful of dissenters. Try them out for yourself to see who you agree with!
Remember to always consult your eye doctor first before using new contact lenses. Practice good hygiene when handling your contacts so you can make the most of the comfort and clarity they offer.
