Some Acuvue Oasys Astigmatism Prescriptions Discontinued

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

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

janice sims

this is my prescription
right eye -2.0 -.75 90
left eye +.50 -2.25 90

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