FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

ACUVUE^® OASYS with Transitions™ are not intended to be used as a replacement for sunglasses. However, they can be worn with non-prescription sunglasses. While these lenses do provide UV protection to the areas they cover, other parts of the eye and surrounding areas are still exposed to UV light. Sunglasses help to protect the entire eye.

While photochromic lenses react to UV light, car windshields block nearly 100% of UV light. It is important to note that ACUVUE OASYS^® with Transitions™ are not a replacement for sunglasses, but they can be worn with non-prescription sunglasses.

Similar to the UV blocker in all ACUVUE^® lenses, the photochromic additive does not leak or leach out of the lens because it is not a surface coating.

Activation and fade back time of the lens is dependent on a number of factors. The typical time for the lens to activate when on the eye is less than 60 seconds. The typical time to fade back when on the eye is within 90 seconds.

It is not a surface coating. This first-of-its-kind¹ contact lens is built using the proven ACUVUE OASYS^® (senofilcon A) material combined with Transitions^® Light Intelligent Technology™ (photochromic additive) throughout the lens.

ACUVUE^® OASYS with Transitions™ offer Class I — Same Class of UV blocking as ACUVUE OASYS^®, but with a higher level of blocking, 100% UVB and >99% UVA.* Although UV-blocking contact lenses provide important added protection for patients, they should not be a replacement for sunglasses. Contact lenses should always be worn in conjunction with high-quality UV-blocking sunglasses and a wide-brimmed hat for maximum UV protection for the eyes.

Yes, beyond the convenience/freedom provided by contact lenses, these lenses offer a dynamic photochromic filter that helps to continuously filter the bright light, indoors and out.