Supply chain disruptions are common in the post-pandemic world, and contact lenses are no exception. Johnson & Johnson recently announced that they are discontinuing some prescription options for Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism. Find out which ones, and what you can do, below.
Is Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism being Discontinued?
Only some powers for Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism are being discontinued. J&J is only discontinuing some of the less common options. Below is a chart of which ones are being discontinued. The power is the first number on your prescription, the cylinder is the second number, and the axis is the third.
| Power | Cylinder | Axis |
| +0.25D to +6.00D (in 0.25D steps) | -0.75D, -1.25D, -1.75D | 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°,120°, 130°, 140°, 150° |
| +0.25D to +6.00D (in 0.25D steps) | -2.25D, -2.75D | 10° to 180° (10° increments) |
| 0.00 to -6.00D (in 0.25D steps) | -2.25D, -2.75D | 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°,120°, 130°, 140°, 150° |
| -6.50D to -9.00D (in 0.50D steps) | -1.75, -2.25D, -2.75D | 30°, 40°, 50°, 60°,70°, 80°, 90°, 100°, 110°, 120°, 130°, 140°, 150° |
Which powers of Acuvue Oasys for Astigmatism are still available?
Most common powers are still available. Below is a chart of the remaining powers. The power is the first number on your prescription, the cylinder is the second number, and the axis is the third.
| Power | Cylinder | Axis |
| +0.25D to +6.00D (in 0.25D steps) | -0.75D, -1.25D, -1.75D | 10°, 20°, 70°, 80°, 90°, 100°, 110°, 160°, 170°, 180° |
| 0.00 to -6.00D (in 0.25D steps) | -0.75D, -1.25D, -1.75D | 10° to 180° (10° increments) |
| 0.00 to -6.00D (in 0.25D steps) | -2.25D, -2.75D | 10°, 20°, 70°, 80°, 90°, 100°, 110°, 160°, 170°, 180° |
| -6.50D to -9.00D (in 0.50D steps) | -0.75D, -1.25D | 10° to 180° (10° increments) |
| -6.50D to -9.00D (in 0.50D steps) | -1.75D, -2.25D, -2.75D | 10°, 20°, 160°, 170°, 180° |
What should I do if my powers were discontinued?
If your powers were discontinued, reach out to us to see if we still have some in stock. We may be able to provide you with a box to hold you over until you can get an updated prescription.
If we don't have your powers, schedule an appointment with your eye doctor as soon as possible. They will need to find a new prescription that will work for you, and that may also include a new brand. You want to give yourself as much time as possible to find something that works for you.
2 comments
Michelle Marlatt
Why does J&J, such a huge company with tons of money, discontinue these necessary astigmatism powers, just because they aren’t ordered as often? Well, duh!! They aren’t ordered as often because they are less common BUT STILL NECESSARY!!
janice sims
this is my prescription
right eye -2.0 -.75 90
left eye +.50 -2.25 90