Considering Contacts

Thinking about trying contact lenses? Here's what you should know.

Millions of people around the world choose to wear contact lenses—and love the freedom they offer. Thinking about joining them? Find out how contacts can provide clear vision while helping you be you.

Why Contacts?

Let nothing get between you and your life

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From athletes to mathletes—construction workers to business executives, the people who love to wear contacts come from all walks of life because contacts provide a good way to improve your vision without slowing you down. With contacts, you can enjoy:

 

  • Unobstructed vision: Your lenses move with your eyes
  • Freedom of movement: Contacts can’t fall off and break like glasses
  • Your life, your look: Wear contacts when it suits you, and swap in glasses whenever you want
Contact vs. Glasses

Browse the top reasons people prefer contact lenses

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There are pros and cons to both contacts and glasses. Fortunately, it doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing decision. People who choose contact lenses still wear glasses—for example, when they want a break from contacts, or at night when they read in bed, or when their outfit calls for it.

Contact Lens Myths

Separate fact from fiction

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We live in the age of arm chair experts—myths and misconceptions sometimes spread more easily than fact. Find out the reality behind the common myths about contact lenses.

Put your vision to the test

Take our online vision tests to find out if you might need contact lenses. Remember, these tests are not diagnostic—always see an eye care professional for an official diagnosis. 

How good is your vision?

This free online check-up takes just a few minutes and can help you find out how your vision is measuring up. 

Check for signs of astigmatism

Take our 1-minute online astigmatism test now

Over 40? See if you might have presbyopia.

It happens to everyone. Our eyes change as we age, making it harder to see up close. Take our online test to check for signs. 

Ready to get started?

Contact lenses are medical devices, so in order to try them out, you need to see an eye care professional licensed to provide a prescription. If they determine that ACUVUE is a good fit for you, you can try some for free,* and when you love them, you can buy them at your eye doctor’s office or from a contact lens retailer (we don’t sell them directly on this site).
What's Next

What to know before your appointment

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Prepare for your appointment

Find out what to bring to your appointment, what questions you should consider asking, browse frequently asked questions, and more.

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Understand the cost of contacts

The price you pay out of pocket can depend on things like your insurance benefits, your MyACUVUE® rewards, and even where you live.

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Get to know the types of contact lenses

If you like to do your homework before an appointment, it can be helpful to read up on what kinds of lenses your eye doctor may talk with you about.

Get started with ACUVUE Contact Lenses

Find an eye doctor

Use our locator tool to find a doctor who can fit you with ACUVUE contact lenses

Try ACUVUE for free*

Provide some basic information and get a certificate for a free* trial pair

Love ACUVUE or get your money back

If you aren’t completely satisfied within 90 days, we’ll refund you.^

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Consult your eye care professional for more information. J&J does not provide medical advice; this information is for educational purposes only.

*Free trial contact lenses available only from participating eye care professionals. Exam and fitting fees not included.

^Available on up to two opened boxes of contacts. Copy of purchase and fitting fee receipt required. Refund by mail within 4 to 6 weeks. Cannot be combined with rebate. For additional terms and conditions and for complete instructions download the claim form. Offer valid until December 31, 2025.

Important Information for Contact Lens Wearers: ACUVUE Contact Lenses are available by prescription only 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 the lens care instructions provided by your eye doctor. Do not wear contact lenses if you have an eye infection, or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. If one of these conditions occurs, remove the lens and contact your eye doctor immediately. For more information on proper wear, care and safety, talk to your eye care professional, call 1-800-843-2020, or download the Patient Instruction Guides.

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