Considering Contact Lenses?

See what all the hype is about

If you're thinking about giving contact lenses a try, the resources below are here to help. You'll learn why contacts are chosen by millions of people around the world, find out how to get some of your own, and more.

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Why Contacts?

Get to know the benefits of contacts

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 simple way to improve your vision while letting you be you.  

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Why choose contacts?

Learn three simple reasons people tend to choose contact lenses, and dive deeper into information about contact lenses. 

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Contacts vs. glasses

There are pros and cons to both contacts and glasses—it just depends on your preferences and your lifestyle. To help make the decision, explore the top reasons people choose contacts.

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Busting contact lens myths

In the age of misinformation, myths and misconceptions sometimes spread more easily than fact. Browse the most common myths about contact lenses.  

The first step towards contacts? Scheduling an appointment.

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Contact lenses are medical devices, so in order to try them, you need to see an eye care professional licensed to provide a prescription. Once an eye doctor determines that ACUVUE is a good fit for you, you can try ACUVUE for free.*

Why ACUVUE?

Learn why doctors and patients choose ACUVUE® contacts

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Discover what sets ACUVUE contacts apart

With contact lenses unbeaten in comfort in 47 clinical trials† and technologies inspired by the needs of your eyes, it’s no surprise ACUVUE is the #1 selling contact lens brand in the world.‡ 

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Explore our sustainability efforts

We strive to minimize our environmental impact by focusing on three main areas: tackling waste, considering climate, and protecting the natural world. See how we put this strategy into action.

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Learn about our legacy

As part of the Johnson & Johnson family, we’re continuing a legacy of excellence. Since launching the world’s first soft disposable contact lenses in 1988, ACUVUE has been on the forefront of contact lens innovation.

How to Get Contacts

Ready to try contacts? Time to find an eye doctor.

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Getting a contact lens prescription

Getting contacts is not as simple as going to the store and pulling them off the shelf. They require a prescription, follow-up exam and yearly prescription renewals.

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What to expect at your first contact lens exam

If you’ve never had an eye exam, it may sound intimidating, but we can help demystify the experience with our contact lens exam walkthrough. 

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Understand the cost of contacts

We don’t directly sell our contact lenses, and since they’re technically medical devices, the price you pay out of pocket can vary from MSRP depending on the lenses you choose, your insurance benefits, and more. 

Children & Contacts

Are your children ready for contacts?

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A common question eye doctors get from parents is how old their child needs to be to wear contact lenses. While there’s not a definitive answer to that question, here’s some info that may help. 

Online Vision Tests

Check your eyes now

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Check your overall vision

While we can’t give out or renew contact lens prescriptions, we can help you find out how your eyes are measuring up.  

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Test your eyes for symptoms of presbyopia

If you’re over 40 and it’s getting harder to see things up close, you may be experiencing the symptoms of age-related vision changes known as presbyopia.  

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Take our online astigmatism test

Astigmatism is very common, and many people don’t even know they have it. This simple online test can help you determine if you have symptoms of this very treatable eye condition.

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.^

Footnotes

†Clinical trial results posted on ClinicalTrials.gov, a website maintained by the NIH, were reviewed as of October 31, 2024. The 47 clinical trials evaluated subjective comfort as a primary or secondary endpoint for the ACUVUE® OASYS Brand family (including daily disposable families), the 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST Brand family (within the category of hydrogel daily disposable), and the ACUVUE® VITA® Brand family, vs. competitors’ products.

‡Source Euromonitor International Limited; Eyewear 2025 edition; value sales at rsp, all retail channels, 2023 data; “ACUVUE family of brands” represents aggregated sales of the following brands: 1-Day ACUVUE®, ACUVUE® OASYS, ACUVUE® VITA®, and ACUVUE® 2.

*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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