Contact Lenses - Your Brand Guide

If you are a first-time contact lens wearer, you may be feeling a bit overwhelmed by all of the brands and options available out there. But don’t fret – here is our quick and easy guide to help you understand the breakdown of major contact lens manufacturers and the best contact lens brands out there.

Johnson and Johnson 

Johnson & Johnson is a market leader in terms of contact lens technology and was the first company to invent the amazing silicone hydrogel material that has now been implemented in almost all contact lenses on the market. Johnson & Johnson is most well-known for their introduction of Acuvue contacts, which are the world’s #1 prescription contact lens brand. In fact, Acuvue was the first company to introduce and sell daily disposable contacts. Acuvue has a wide range of options for contact lens wearers with different wear time preferences and even Toric lenses for Astigmatism. 

1) Acuvue 
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Daily Disposables
- 1-2 Weeks Disposables
- Extended Wear
 

Bausch and Lomb

Another famous manufacturer of contact lenses and all good eye health products, Bausch & Lomb has got you covered with three great contact lens brands. In particular, Soflens and PureVison offer a wide range of options, including special Multifocal lenses and Toric lenses for astigmatism, as well as different wear-time preferences. BioTrue may be more suitable if you are interested in wearing some spherical daily disposable contacts that will keep your eyes feeling hydrated all day long. 

1) BioTrue
- Daily Disposables

2) Soflens
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Multifocal Lenses
- Daily Disposables
- 1-2 Weeks Disposable
- Monthly Disposable

3) PureVison
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Multifocal Lenses
- Aspherical Lenses
- Extended Wear
- Monthly Disposable 

CooperVision

In recent years, CooperVision has made their way to the top by bringing some of the highest quality contact lenses to market. From Toric to Multifocal and even Aspherical lenses, CooperVision has a contact lens brand that will match your eye’s unique conditions. They have a wide variety of brands such as Avaira, Biofinity, Biomedics, Frequency and Proclear so you can find the fit that is best for you. They have a wide range of wear-time options as well and they make it easy to buy your favorite contacts in bulk so you will be good to go for the year.  

1) Avaira
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Monthly Disposable
 

2) Biofinity
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Extended Wear 
- Monthly Disposable
 

3) Biomedics
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Aspherical Lenses
- 1-2 Weeks Disposable
 

4) Frequency
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism 
- Aspherical Lenses 
- Monthly Disposable
 

5) Proclear 
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Multifocal Lenses
- Daily Disposables
- Monthly Disposable 
 

Ciba Vision

Ciba Vision is another big name in the world of contact lenses. Their Air Optix contacts are well-known for their high oxygen permeability and are worth looking into if you need some extended wear Multifocal or Toric lenses. Focus will offer you the same great options except in daily disposable form and Freshlook is where you need to go if you want some cool colored contacts. Blue, Green, or Purple - the choice is yours! 

1) Air Optix
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Multifocal Lenses
- Extended Wear
- Monthly Disposable  
 

2) Freshlook
- Colored Contacts
- Daily Disposables
- Monthly Disposable
 

3) Focus 
- Toric Lenses for Astigmatism
- Multifocal Lenses
- Daily Disposable

So much choice, and all available at Smart Buy Glasses! If you have any questions about what contact lenses would be best for you, don't hesitate to ask one of our opticians.