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ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism vs Biofinity Toric: What Kiwi Lens Wearers Should Know

23rd Sep 2026


If you've got astigmatism and wear reusable contacts, you've probably come across ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism or Biofinity Toric. Both are silicone hydrogel toric contact lenses designed to correct astigmatism, but they're not the same lens with a different label. Whether you already wear one or you've just been prescribed one, here's a straightforward rundown of the differences that actually matter, including what each costs over a full year.

Quick Answer: What's the Difference?

ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism is a fortnightly lens from Johnson & Johnson. Biofinity Toric is a monthly lens from CooperVision.

  • Replacement: ACUVUE OASYS every 2 weeks; Biofinity Toric every month
  • Material: ACUVUE OASYS uses senofilcon A (38% water); Biofinity Toric uses comfilcon A (48% water)
  • UV protection: ACUVUE OASYS has built-in UV blocking; Biofinity Toric has no UV blocker listed
  • Oxygen transmissibility: 129 Dk/t (ACUVUE OASYS) vs 116 Dk/t (Biofinity Toric) at -3.00D
  • Yearly cost at LensesOnline at the time of writing this blog: about $325 per eye for ACUVUE OASYS vs about $228 per eye for Biofinity Toric

Neither lens is "better" for everyone. How a lens feels and performs depends on your eyes, your fit and how you wear it.

ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism vs Biofinity Toric 

Feature ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism Biofinity Toric
Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson CooperVision
Lens type Silicone hydrogel toric Silicone hydrogel toric
Replacement Every 2 weeks for daily wear Monthly
Material Senofilcon A Comfilcon A
Water content 38% 48%
Oxygen transmissibility 129 Dk/t at -3.00D 116 Dk/t at -3.00D
Base curve 8.6 mm 8.7 mm
Diameter 14.5 mm 14.5 mm
Moisture technology HYDRACLEAR PLUS Aquaform Technology
Toric design EYELID STABILISED Design Optimised Toric Lens Geometry
UV blocking Yes No UV blocker listed
Pack size at LensesOnline 6 lenses 6 lenses
Price per box $74.95 $113.95
Approx. cost per eye/year at the time of writing this blog About $325 About $228

Fortnightly vs Monthly: What's the Everyday Difference?

ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism gets replaced every two weeks when worn on a daily-wear basis. It sits in our range of fortnightly contact lenses for astigmatism. Biofinity Toric gets replaced every month. You'll find it alongside other monthly contact lenses for astigmatism. Both come in a six-lens box, but those boxes don't last the same amount of time. For one eye, six ACUVUE OASYS lenses last roughly 12 weeks, while six Biofinity Toric lenses last around six months. Both are reusable, so they need to be cleaned, disinfected and stored properly between wears using a suitable contact lens solution. Our guide to the best contact lens solutions can help you choose one.

Which Costs Less per Year?

At the time of writing, LensesOnline lists:

Biofinity Toric costs more per box, but because each lens lasts a month instead of two weeks, it works out cheaper over a year.

ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism Biofinity Toric
Lenses per eye per year About 26 About 12
Boxes per eye per year About 4.3 2
Approx. cost per eye per year About $325 About $228
Approx. cost for both eyes per year About $650 About $456

For both eyes, Biofinity Toric works out almost $200 a year cheaper at current prices. Calculated from lens usage at the listed 6-pack prices. Your actual spend will depend on how many boxes you buy at a time and any price changes. LensesOnline also notes that some high plus and high minus Biofinity Toric powers are priced differently. If you'd rather not think about reordering, you can set up a regular delivery with our contact lens subscription.

How Do Their Toric Designs Differ?

Astigmatism lenses have a job that standard spherical lenses don't: the corrective power has to stay in the right orientation on your eye. If the lens rotates, your vision can go blurry. ACUVUE and Biofinity solve this in different ways.

ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism: EYELID STABILISED Design

ACUVUE describes its EYELID STABILISED Design as being made to keep the lens in position for clear, stable vision. Patrick, one of our Auckland customers, noticed exactly that:

"Comfortable lenses. Clear vision all day and they don't shift around when I blink."

Biofinity Toric: Optimised Toric Lens Geometry

CooperVision's Optimised Toric Lens Geometry combines uniform horizontal thickness, a smooth ballast and back-surface curvatures, all intended to help the lens sit in a stable position and minimise rotation. Every eye is different, so neither approach can be assumed to work better for everyone. If your toric lenses often go blurry after blinking, our guide Toric Contacts Going Blurry? What Your Symptoms Might Be Telling You explains what to note down before seeing your optometrist.

Material and Moisture Technology

ACUVUE OASYS: Senofilcon A and HYDRACLEAR PLUS

ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism is made from senofilcon A, has a 38% water content and uses HYDRACLEAR PLUS Technology. Don't confuse this with the daily disposable ACUVUE OASYS range, which uses a different technology called HydraLuxe. You can see both on our ACUVUE contact lenses page.

Biofinity Toric: Comfilcon A and Aquaform

Biofinity Toric is made from comfilcon A, has a 48% water content and uses CooperVision's Aquaform Technology. Aquaform holds water throughout the lens material and is designed to give natural wettability without any surface coating or treatment. It's used across the Biofinity contact lens range. Unsure whether you need the standard or toric version? See Biofinity vs Biofinity Toric: Are You Wearing the Right Contact Lens?

What Do NZ Wearers Say About Comfort?

Specs can't tell you how a lens will feel on your eyes, so here's what customers have told us about both.

ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism reviews

Holly said:

"Really comfortable lenses, they don't dry out as fast as other brands."

mdutton compared them with the daily lenses they'd worn before:

"Best lenses ever. I went from daily that dried out in six hours to these which are comfortable all day long. Highly recommend."

Biofinity Toric reviews

Norman T. was trying Biofinity Toric for the first time:

"First time using this Biofinity Toric lens and was amazed how comfortable they are."

Nisa R. wears hers for long days:

"Very comfortable, I wear them for 12 hours a day."

Niki K. compared them with other brands she'd tried:

"The product is what it is....... but they are very comfy compared to some other brands I've tried."

Michael W. from Horowhenua values the flexibility for his job:

"As a firefighter I love being able to sleep in these."

Overnight wear isn't suitable for everyone, so only sleep in your lenses if your optometrist has specifically approved it for you.

What these reviews tell you

Both lenses have wearers who find them comfortable through long days. What they can't tell you is which one will suit your eyes. Comfort depends on lens material and fit, as well as your tear film, blinking, environment, screen time, wearing time and lens care routine. If your lenses regularly feel dry, gritty or uncomfortable, especially if that's new for you, book in with your optometrist. The cause could be the lens, the fit, your tear film or something else entirely.

Water Content and Oxygen Transmissibility

Does 48% water mean Biofinity is more comfortable?

Not necessarily. Biofinity Toric has 48% water and ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism has 38%, but different lens materials behave differently. Treat water content as one spec among many, not a comfort rating.

What does Dk/t mean?

Dk/t (oxygen transmissibility) tells you how much oxygen can pass through the lens to your eye. At -3.00D, ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism is listed at 129 Dk/t and Biofinity Toric at 116 Dk/t. A higher number doesn't automatically make one lens better. It's one characteristic to consider alongside fit, material, prescription and how the lens performs overall.

Does Either Lens Have UV Protection?

ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism has built-in UV protection, and ACUVUE NZ lists it as one of the lens features. CooperVision doesn't list a UV blocker in its current Biofinity Toric specifications. Either way, a contact lens only covers part of your eye, so UV-blocking lenses aren't a substitute for sunglasses. Keep the sunnies handy.

Which Might Suit You?

We can't tell you which lens is right for your eyes, as that's a decision for you and your optometrist. But these practical trade-offs can help you think about what matters to you before your next appointment.

If this matters most to you… Worth noting
Lower yearly cost Biofinity Toric works out about $97 per eye cheaper per year at current prices
Fewer lens changes Biofinity Toric is replaced monthly, so you open a fresh pair half as often
Built-in UV blocking ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism includes it; Biofinity Toric has no UV blocker listed
Higher listed oxygen transmissibility ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism is listed at 129 Dk/t vs 116 Dk/t
A fresher lens more often ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism is replaced every two weeks
No cleaning or storing at all Neither: consider asking your optometrist about daily contact lenses for astigmatism
Your optometrist says you're a heavier depositor A fortnightly lens like ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism is replaced before as much build-up accumulates, so it's worth asking your optometrist about. See our fortnightly vs monthly guide

Before You Switch Brands

Don't assume you can swap between these lenses just because the sphere, cylinder and axis numbers look similar. They use different materials and toric designs, and their base curves differ: 8.6 mm for ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism and 8.7 mm for Biofinity Toric (both are 14.5 mm in diameter). Your contact lens prescription can include the brand and lens design, not just the numbers. So stick with the product you've been prescribed, and if any of the trade-offs above make you want to change, ask your optometrist first. They can check whether the new lens fits and orients properly on your eye.

What If You Prefer Daily Lenses?

ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day with HydraLuxe for Astigmatism is a different product from the fortnightly lens in this comparison. You throw it away after each wear rather than cleaning and storing it, and it uses HydraLuxe Technology instead of HYDRACLEAR PLUS. LensesOnline stocks ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day with HydraLuxe for Astigmatism in a 90-pack. If you're moving from a reusable toric lens to dailies, get your optometrist to confirm the change rather than ordering using your existing lens details.

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The Bottom Line

ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism is a fortnightly senofilcon A lens with HYDRACLEAR PLUS, an eyelid-stabilised toric design and built-in UV blocking. Biofinity Toric is a monthly comfilcon A lens with Aquaform Technology and Optimised Toric Lens Geometry. It has a higher water content, a longer replacement cycle and, at current LensesOnline prices, costs almost $200 less per year for both eyes. Wearers of both report all-day comfort, and no spec sheet can tell you which will suit your eyes best. Know the trade-offs, then talk them through with your optometrist. Ready to reorder? Shop ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism or Biofinity Toric, or browse all toric contact lenses for astigmatism.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism a monthly lens?

No. It's a two-week (fortnightly) reusable lens when used for daily wear.

Is Biofinity Toric a monthly lens?

Yes. CooperVision lists Biofinity Toric as a monthly replacement silicone hydrogel lens.

Which is cheaper per year, ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism or Biofinity Toric?

Biofinity Toric. At current LensesOnline prices it works out to about $228 per eye per year, compared with about $325 for ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism, a difference of almost $200 a year for both eyes.

What does Dk/t mean on contact lenses?

Dk/t is oxygen transmissibility: how much oxygen passes through the lens to your eye. ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism is listed at 129 Dk/t and Biofinity Toric at 116 Dk/t (at -3.00D). It shouldn't be used on its own to choose a lens.

Which has the higher water content?

Biofinity Toric, at 48%, compared with 38% for ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism. Higher water content doesn't automatically mean more comfort.

Does ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism have UV protection?

Yes, it has built-in UV blocking. Biofinity Toric has no UV blocker listed. UV-blocking contacts don't replace sunglasses.

Can I use my ACUVUE OASYS prescription to order Biofinity Toric?

No, not without checking with your optometrist. The lenses use different materials, dimensions and toric designs.

Which is more comfortable, ACUVUE OASYS or Biofinity Toric?

Wearers of both report all-day comfort, but it varies from person to person. Fit, material, tear film and wearing conditions all play a part.

Is ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism the same as ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day for Astigmatism?

No. The fortnightly version is reusable and uses HYDRACLEAR PLUS. The 1-Day version is a daily disposable that uses HydraLuxe.

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Prices and specifications correct at the time of writing. Customer reviews reflect individual experiences and are not a guarantee of how a lens will perform for you.