There is no person who has never heard of such a famous brand as Johnson and Johnson, and products that are produced under this name. We suggest that you familiarize yourself with the history of this brand and one of its products - contact lenses.
Brand Story, or How It All Began
In 1886, three brothers founded Johnson & Johnson in New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America. They say that they were inspired to create a business by the speech of lawyer Joseph Lister. Like it or not, but a year later, Johnson and Johnson released the first commercial first aid kits, which were originally intended for railroad workers, but soon began to be used everywhere in the treatment of injuries.
In 1961, Jensen Pharmaceuticals joined Johnson and Johnson. Its founder, Dr. Paul Janssen, has been recognized as one of the most innovative and prolific pharmaceutical researchers of the twentieth century . Today, Jensen Pharmaceuticals is one of the world's leading research companies specializing in medicines in the field of gastroenterology, women's health, mental health, neurology and HIV / AIDS.
Now the company "Johnson and Johnson" is developing and producing such products:
- consumer goods (a series of products for the care of a child, skin and hair, the oral cavity, eye care, and non-prescription drugs);
- medical equipment (in the field of orthopedics, cardiovascular diseases, coronary heart disease, vascular periphery, neurovascular diseases, arrhythmias, diabetes, diagnostics, surgery, optics);
- prescription drugs (in the field of oncology, immunology, neurology, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases).
The range of lenses "Johnson and Johnson"
Contact lenses manufactured by Johnson Johnson have a wide range. The line includes the following types:
- daily lenses;
- lenses for two weeks of wearing;
- monthly
- multifocal;
- colored;
- long-wearing lenses;
- lenses for astigmatism (toric);
- silicone hydrogel;
- hydrogel.
In addition, the lenses "Johnson and Johnson" are divided into brands:
- "Aura" (Aura).
- “Acuvue”.
- Air Optix.
- "Biofinity" (Biofinity).
- "Biomedics" (Biomedics).
- "Easyvision" (Easyvision).
- "Eveklia" (Everclear).
- Focus Dailies.
- Frequency (Frequency).
- "Freshlock" (Freshlook).
- "Proklia" (Proclear).
- "PurVision" (PureVision).
- SofLens
Acuvue 2 by Johnson Johnson
Acuvue 2 contact lenses offer a high level of comfort and quality that provides a high level of oxygen permeability.
Their release began in the late nineties, and Acuvue 2 immediately became very popular, in particular due to their hydrogel composition and ease of wearing. Today it is one of the most popular types of lenses.
Features of Acuvue 2 contact lenses:
- material - 42% polymer (etafilcon) and 58% water;
- the presence of UV protection;
- type of wearing: continuous wearing for a week or daily wearing for two weeks.
Acuvue oasys
Johnson Johnson Acuvue Oasys contact lenses are ideal for people:
- living in a place with a dry climate;
- working in rooms with dry air;
- spending a large amount of time in front of the monitor screen;
- with sensitive eyes.
Features of Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses :
- material - silicone hydrogel and 38% water;
- developed using the patented Hydroclia technology;
- block 96% of UV-A radiation and 99% of UV-B radiation;
- type of wearing: continuous wearing for a week or daily wearing for two weeks.
1 Day Acuvue Moist
Contact lenses 1 Day Acuvue Moist is positioned as a triple-contact contact lens - moisture, oxygen and UV protection. All this allows you to feel comfortable throughout the day.
Features of 1 Day Acuvue Moist:
- keep moisture thanks to the proprietary Lacreon technology;
- block 82% of UV-A radiation and 97% of UV-B radiation;
- material - etafilcon A hydrogel and 58% water;
- type of wearing - replacement is made every day.
Johnson & Johnson Contact Lens Reviews
Contact lenses Acuvue 2 reviews of people who wear them for a long time, describe in great detail:
- they are easy to wear;
- do not irritate the retina;
- suitable even for beginners, as the lenses are quite easy to put on;
- good value for money;
- convenient for people who previously used glasses with lenses of different diopters;
- modern lens - comfortable and convenient;
- it is very convenient to use them - for a week or two you do not need to think about replacing;
- after sleep, there is no discomfort in the lenses;
- dry eyes may occur during prolonged wear, therefore it is recommended to carry drops;
- suitable even for children;
- even if the lens is continuously worn, it is necessary to place it in the solution at least once a week.
Also produces Johnson & Johnson Contact Lenses 1 Day Acuvue Moist. Reviews are given below:
- much better than lenses that are made of silicone;
- no extra eye drops required;
- due to the fact that the lens is worn for one day, there is no need for such additional materials as a container, tweezers and solution;
- a large amount of biological deposits does not accumulate on the lens;
- good for people with sensitive eyes;
- very low probability of developing eye infections;
- Ideal for travel and vacation;
- quite thin, so it can be difficult to insert a lens into the eye;
- it is difficult for beginners to wear a lens;
- it is best to wear these lenses during the holidays or as an alternative to glasses;
- quite expensive;
- It is always necessary to have spare packaging and to check for the presence of lenses.
Reviews for Johnson & Johnson Acuvue Oasys Contact Lenses:
- the best lenses from the line of "Johnson and Johnson" for people working at a computer;
- a very good choice for holidays to the sea and in hot countries;
- suitable for people with hypersensitive ocular retinas;
- lenses are convenient to put on, as they are quite dense;
- ideal for people involved in sports;
- good value for money;
- excellent replacement for simple contact lenses in some cases;
- after the wearing period, there is a strong discomfort in the eyes.
As you can see, each type of lens has its own advantages and disadvantages. But the main criterion for choosing a product is individual characteristics. Therefore, a decision on the type of contact lenses should be with your healthcare ophthalmologist. It is also recommended to update recipes from time to time on them.