Do ACUVUE® 2 COLOURS™ Brand contact lenses block ultraviolet rays?
Yes. The average UV-Blocking of ACUVUE® 2 COLOURS™ is 82% of UV-A and 97% of UV-B radiation‡. This capability helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. However, since contact lenses only cover a portion of the eye, they aren’t a substitute for UV-absorbing eyewear, including sunglasses. ‡ Helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. WARNING: UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed. NOTE: Long-term exposure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with cataracts. Exposure is based on a number of factors such as environmental conditions (altitude, geography, cloud cover) and personal factors (extent and nature of outdoor activities). UV-blocking contact lenses help provid
