Contact lenses for sports

Benefits of contact lenses for sports

Whether you’re an extreme sports enthusiast or just go running occasionally, contact lenses give you the freedom to focus on your sport¹.

Contact lenses give you clear all-round vision without the frames of your glasses restricting your view.
They don’t slip down your nose when you sweat or pick up reflections that distort your view.
They don't mist up or get splashed by the rain and won’t break if something accidentally hits you in the face.
They can be worn with masks, helmets, or any other type of sporting headgear.

What's your sport?

No matter what your sport is¹, contact lenses help give you the freedom to perform at your best.

Whether you like to run, jog or work out at the gym, glasses can sometimes get in the way. Contact lenses for sports can help you see better, and you won’t have to worry about your glasses slipping down your nose, steaming up or bouncing up and down to the rhythm of your feet.

Running and Gym

Football and Rugby

For the rough and tumble of football and rugby, contact lenses are a no-brainer as it saves you worrying about your glasses getting knocked off, steaming up or getting dirty and blocking your vision.

Cycling and Mountain Biking

If you like cycling, you’ll love the liberating feeling of contact lenses. Unlike glasses, contact lenses won’t get splashed or dirty, and they don’t steam up. Plus, they won’t get in the way of your helmet, and will allow you to wear sunglasses.

Tennis, Squash, and Badminton

Contact lenses give you a more complete, all-round view so you can track a ball without the frames of your glasses restricting your view.

Adrenaline Sports

When it comes to rock climbing, mountain biking or horse riding, contact lenses are the obvious choice. Halfway up a cliff face is no place to be fiddling with your glasses.

Snow Sports

Contact lenses mean you can wear any style of non-prescription goggles or wraparound shades on the slopes. ACUVUE^® lenses also help protect your eyes from ultraviolet rays reflecting off the snow or from the sky^#1.

Contact lenses and swimming

While contact lenses are perfect for an active lifestyle, it’s not advised to expose your contact lenses to water, and as such swimming with contact lenses should be avoided. This includes wearing contact lenses not just while swimming, but also showering, bathing and using a hot tub.

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Footnotes

^* Fitting fees may apply and are not included. 1 trial per person. 18+ subject to optician approval. Full T&Cs: https://www.acuvue.com/en-gb/terms-conditions/

All ACUVUE^® Contact Lenses have UV-blocking to help provide protection against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye.

UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed by your Eye Care Professional.

^{^} If you like to swim or take part in water sports, seek advice from your optician about activities involving contact with water. Exposing contact lenses to water may increase the risk of eye infection. If your lenses unexpectedly come into contact with water, discard them and replace them with a fresh pair.

1.JJV Data on File 2018. ACUVUE^® Brand UV Claims.

Important information for contact lens wearers: ACUVUE^® Contact Lenses can be used for vision correction. An Eye Care Professional will determine whether contact lenses are right for you. Although rare, serious eye problems can develop while wearing contact lenses. To help avoid these problems, follow the wear and replacement schedule and instructions on proper lens care. Do not wear contact lenses if you have an eye infection, any eye disease or systemic disease that may affect the eye, or if you are allergic to any ingredients. If you experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems, remove the lens and contact your Eye Care Professional immediately. For detailed information on proper wear, care, warnings and precautions, talk to your Eye Care Professional and carefully read the Instructions for Use available on Johnson & Johnson website https://www.e-ifu.com/.
For any additional information, please visit our ACUVUE^® website https://www.acuvue.com/en-gb/

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