Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear Review

Acuvue Advance with Hydraclear is a newer product from Johnson & Johnson that offers extra moisture protection to prevent eyes from drying out. These lenses seem to be fairly comfortable and I haven't had any problem with dryness, irritation, or any other problem sometimes associated with contact lenses. However, I also don't notice anything particularly special about these lenses, making me question the decision to promote these as an "advanced" version of regular Acuvue.

One thing worth noting about these lenses is that they are very thin- thinner than other contacts I have worn, making them a little more fragile to handle. Yes, thin contact lenses are more comfortable to wear but excessive thinness also means you have to be extra careful with Acuvue Advance. Any type of rough handling- even the act of excessive rubbing with saline solution- can cause the lenses to rip.

One of the good things about these lenses is the fact that they have a special mark on the edge to ensure that the lens is not inside- out. This is a useful feature that I have not had in my previous contact lenses. The numbers 123 appear on the edge and a quick glance lets me know that the lenses are correctly positioned and ready to be placed in the eye. If the 123 is normal, the lens is ready; if the numbers are backward, then the lens is inverted and needs to be flipped around before inserting. They also offer UV protection and they are packaged in a flat box, for easy storage.  

Overall, Acuvue Advance are good contact lenses that offer a good amount of comfort but they are prone to tearing so you need to be extra careful when you handle the lenses. They are good contacts, but I question the use of the term "Advance" because there is nothing extraordinary about these contact lenses. In terms of durability and other factors, these lenses are actually a step down from regular Acuvue and I must question the judgment of the manufacturer in referring to these as advanced. They are good, but I expected something much greater than what I got.