{"id":5506,"date":"2025-12-18T01:05:27","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T01:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/?p=5506"},"modified":"2026-06-23T12:07:27","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T12:07:27","slug":"acuvue-oasys-vs-bausch-lomb-ultra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/eyetopics\/acuvue-oasys-vs-bausch-lomb-ultra\/","title":{"rendered":"Acuvue Oasys vs Bausch + Lomb ULTRA: Which Lens Is Best for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5506\" class=\"elementor elementor-5506\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-36fe58e elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"36fe58e\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6f3d752\" data-id=\"6f3d752\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c092718 elementor-toc--minimized-on-tablet elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"c092718\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;,&quot;h3&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;sticky&quot;:&quot;top&quot;,&quot;sticky_parent&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;fas fa-circle&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;fa-solid&quot;},&quot;minimize_box&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;minimized_on&quot;:&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;sticky_on&quot;:[&quot;desktop&quot;,&quot;tablet&quot;,&quot;mobile&quot;],&quot;sticky_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_effects_offset&quot;:0,&quot;sticky_anchor_link_offset&quot;:0}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--expand\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__c092718\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Open table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-down\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__toggle-button elementor-toc__toggle-button--collapse\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\" aria-controls=\"elementor-toc__c092718\" aria-expanded=\"true\" aria-label=\"Close table of contents\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fas fa-chevron-up\"><\/i><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__c092718\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<i class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-50 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-78398e7\" data-id=\"78398e7\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-58c9028 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"58c9028\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the correct reusable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/\" title=\"contact lens\">contact lens<\/a> involves comparing several features: wear schedule, material technology, and specific hydration systems. Two of the most frequently chosen silicone hydrogel options are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/acuvue-oasys\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acuvue Oasys<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/ultra\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bausch + Lomb ULTRA<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While both are known for comfort and performance, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/acuvue-oasys\/\" title=\"Acuvue Oasys\">Acuvue Oasys<\/a> is typically a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/1-2-week-disposable\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">biweekly lens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and ULTRA is a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/monthly-disposable\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monthly lens<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Grasping this distinction, along with their unique moisture technologies, is required to select the correct fit for your eyes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3584dcb elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3584dcb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Wear Schedule and Replacement Routine\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-af4cffe elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"af4cffe\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main difference between Acuvue Oasys and ULTRA lies in their approved replacement schedules. Both lenses utilize <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/order-silicone-hydrogel-contact-lenses-online\/\">silicone hydrogel<\/a> materials and are approved for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/extended-wear-contact-lenses\/\">extended wear<\/a>, meaning they may be worn continuously for up to six nights and seven days, subject to eye care professional approval.<\/span><\/p><p><b>Acuvue Oasys<\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acuvue Oasys is designed for a biweekly (14-day) replacement schedule. This shorter replacement cycle means the lens accumulates fewer deposits over its lifetime compared to a monthly lens. This makes Oasys a good option for people who struggle with protein or lipid build-up on the lens surface. After 14 days, the lens must be discarded, regardless of how often it has been worn.<\/span><\/p><p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/ultra\/\" title=\"Bausch + Lomb ULTRA\">Bausch + Lomb ULTRA<\/a><\/b><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ULTRA is designed for a monthly (30-day) replacement schedule. The benefit of the monthly schedule is lower cost per lens and less frequent ordering. However, it requires a commitment to rigorous nightly cleaning to ensure the lens remains comfortable and hygienic for the full 30 days.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e453ea elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2e453ea\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Technology and Hydration Systems\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ac2a492 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"ac2a492\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"agl-table-wrap\">\n  <table class=\"agl-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th>Feature<\/th>\n        <th>Acuvue Oasys<\/th>\n        <th>Bausch + Lomb ULTRA<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Replacement Schedule<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Biweekly (14 days)<\/td>\n        <td>Monthly (30 days)<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Material Name<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Senofilcon A<\/td>\n        <td>Samfilcon A<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Hydration System<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Hydraclear Plus (wetting agent blended in material)<\/td>\n        <td>MoistureSeal\u00ae (surface retention coating)<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Oxygen Permeability (Dk\/t)<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>103<\/td>\n        <td>163<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>Best For<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Consistency, environmental dryness, deposit build-up concerns<\/td>\n        <td>Cost savings, digital strain, longest possible wear time<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td><strong>UV Protection<\/strong><\/td>\n        <td>Yes<\/td>\n        <td>No (ULTRA does not specifically list UV protection)<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dda2e1f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"dda2e1f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Cost and Practical Considerations\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f99edb3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"f99edb3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The difference in wear schedule heavily influences the overall cost and the required cleaning routine. While Acuvue Oasys may have a lower box price, the monthly ULTRA lens provides better cost savings over a yearly period because you purchase fewer boxes.<\/p><p>The lower oxygen permeability of Oasys (103 Dk\/t) compared to ULTRA (163 Dk\/t) is also a practical consideration. Lower Dk\/t can be perfectly adequate for daytime wear, but the higher Dk\/t of ULTRA provides better performance for people who routinely wear their lenses for 16 or more hours a day, mitigating dryness and redness.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8449f1c elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8449f1c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h3 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Tips for Maintaining Lens Comfort\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d7133a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d7133a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Regardless of the brand or schedule chosen, correct cleaning and handling are mandatory for maintaining comfort and safety. You must adhere strictly to these guidelines:<\/p><ul><li>Never reuse contact lens solution. You must dump the old solution out of the case every morning and use fresh solution every night.<\/li><li>Always wash your hands thoroughly before handling the lenses.<\/li><li>Replace your contact lens case every three months to prevent bacteria buildup.<\/li><li>Use rewetting drops as needed throughout the day, especially if you feel dry eye symptoms.<\/li><li>Do not wear the lenses past their scheduled replacement date.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-27d2f9e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"27d2f9e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Making Your Decision\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c9077b0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c9077b0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The decision between Acuvue Oasys and ULTRA relies on prioritizing either a shorter replacement cycle or better <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1800getlens.com\/contacts\/high-oxygen-contact-lenses\/\">oxygen permeability<\/a>. If you struggle with deposits or prefer the hygiene of a biweekly throwaway schedule, Acuvue Oasys is a sound choice.<\/p><p>If you wear lenses for long hours, spend extensive time on screens, or seek the lower cost of a monthly lens, ULTRA may be the better fit. Speaking with your eye doctor is necessary to confirm which lens provides the correct physical fit and wear schedule for your eyes.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acuvue Oasys vs. ULTRA: Compare biweekly and monthly lenses. 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