ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day
Johnson & Johnson Vision

ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day

Johnson & Johnson's daily disposable myopia control contact lens, TGA-approved and newly available in Australia, bringing decades of ACUVUE lens expertise into myopia management.

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2025
TGA approval and Australian launch year
ARTG 475505
TGA Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods listing
Daily
disposable wear, no cleaning solution required
J&J Vision
global contact lens manufacturer behind the ACUVUE range
What Is ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day?

A New Option From A Familiar Name

ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day brings Johnson & Johnson Vision, one of the world's largest and most established contact lens manufacturers, into the myopia control category with a purpose-built daily disposable design. It received TGA approval in Australia and became available locally in 2025, giving families another well-supported option alongside CooperVision's MiSight range.

As with other myopia control soft lenses, the optical design creates a central zone of clear distance correction alongside a peripheral zone engineered to influence how the eye grows, addressing the underlying elongation behind progressing myopia rather than only correcting blur.

ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day Lens Packaging
Manufacturing Heritage

Built On Decades Of ACUVUE Lens Expertise

J&J Vision's daily disposable manufacturing scale and quality systems carry directly into Abiliti 1-Day.

Central-Peripheral Optical Design

Clear central vision correction paired with a peripheral zone engineered to influence eye growth.

Global Manufacturing Scale

Decades of daily disposable lens production experience across ACUVUE's global lens range.

TGA-Registered

Approved in Australia under ARTG 475505, specifically for myopia control use.

Zero Lens Care Routine

A fresh, sterile lens each morning, no cleaning solution, no lens case, no overnight soak.

A Growing Evidence Base

As a newer entrant, published data continues to build, we track new research as it's released.

How It Works

Addressing Eye Growth, Not Just Blur

ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day is designed to work on the underlying cause of progressing myopia, not just correct the vision symptoms it causes.

Central-Peripheral Lens Optics Diagram
1

A central zone corrects everyday vision

The middle of the lens works like a standard lens, giving your child sharp, clear eyesight for reading, the whiteboard and everyday life.

2

A peripheral zone creates a growth signal

The surrounding portion of the lens is engineered to influence how the eye responds, associated with slowing axial elongation.

3

Both work together throughout the day

Clear central vision and the peripheral treatment signal operate simultaneously during every hour of wear.

In plain terms: a standard lens only helps your child see clearly today. Abiliti 1-Day aims to also influence the trajectory of their eye growth over time.
Benefits

Why Families Consider ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day

TGA-approved in Australia

Specifically registered for myopia control use, launched locally in 2025.

Backed by J&J's scale

Decades of daily disposable contact lens manufacturing experience.

No lens care routine

A fresh, sterile lens every morning, thrown away that night.

Purpose-built for children

Designed specifically for the myopia control age range, not adapted from an adult lens.

Great for sport

No fogging, slipping or breakage risk associated with glasses.

A genuine alternative

Gives families a real choice beyond a single contact lens brand.

Our Clinic

How Eyecare Concepts Fits ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day

We offer Abiliti 1-Day as an additional contact lens option for children who are good candidates for daily disposable myopia control lenses.

Step 1

Comprehensive assessment

We assess prescription, ocular health and readiness for contact lens wear, and take a baseline axial length measurement.

Step 2

Fitting & training

We fit the lens for comfort and coverage, then teach safe insertion, removal and hygiene before unsupervised wear.

Step 3

Ongoing monitoring

We review at regular intervals, tracking axial length and prescription to confirm the treatment is working.

ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day may be a great fit if your child:

  • Is a good contact lens candidate
  • Wants clear vision without glasses
  • Has a prescription this lens covers
  • Is ready for daily lens handling
acuvue-abiliti-1-day-02.jpg — Patient Fitted With ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day Contact Lenses
Common Questions

ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day: FAQs

What is ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day?
ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day is a daily disposable soft contact lens developed by Johnson & Johnson Vision specifically for myopia control. It's TGA-registered in Australia (ARTG 475505) and became available locally in 2025, bringing J&J's contact lens manufacturing expertise into the myopia control category.
How does ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day slow myopia progression?
Like other myopia control soft lenses, it uses a peripheral optical design: a central zone corrects distance vision clearly, while the surrounding lens periphery creates additional optical signal that appears to slow the eye's tendency to keep elongating.
Is ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day as well-evidenced as MiSight?
MiSight currently has the longest published trial history of any myopia control contact lens, out to seven years. ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day is a newer entrant with a growing evidence base and TGA registration specifically for myopia management, and we keep track of new published data as it emerges.
What age is ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day suitable for?
It's intended for children in the typical myopia control age range, broadly similar to other daily disposable myopia control lenses, we confirm individual suitability, including age and prescription range, at consultation.
Why would we choose ACUVUE Abiliti over MiSight?
Both are legitimate options within our contact lens category. Some families prefer J&J's ACUVUE lens materials for comfort reasons, or their optometrist may recommend it based on eye shape, prescription range, or lens fit specific to that child. We discuss the options openly rather than defaulting to one brand.
Do I need to clean ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day lenses?
No. Being a daily disposable, a fresh lens is worn once and disposed of each night, with no cleaning solution or lens case required.
Is ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day comfortable for all-day wear?
It's built on Johnson & Johnson's ACUVUE daily disposable lens technology, established over many years in standard vision-correction lenses, with material and moisture properties designed for comfortable full-day wear.
Can ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day be worn for sport?
Yes, daily disposable soft lenses generally suit sport well, without the risk of fogging or breakage associated with glasses. We recommend removing lenses before swimming, in line with general contact lens hygiene guidance.
How does ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day compare with our other treatment options?
It sits alongside MiSight, MyDay MiSight, myopia control glasses, OrthoK, atropine and RLRL as one of the contact lens options within our five treatment categories. Our Myopia Control Treatments page compares all five in detail.
Is ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day available now in Australia?
Yes, it received TGA approval and launched in the Australian market in 2025. We can confirm current stock and prescription availability at your child's consultation.

Find Out If ACUVUE Abiliti Suits Your Child

Book a comprehensive myopia assessment and we'll talk through ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day and how it compares with our other treatment options for your child specifically.

Individual results vary. ACUVUE Abiliti 1-Day availability should be confirmed at consultation. This page is general information, not medical advice, please speak with one of our optometrists about whether it is suitable for your child.

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