Founded in Buffalo, N.Y. in 1959, Frontier Contacts, Inc. will eventually become the world's leading contact lens manufacturer, Vistakon. The new global company is renamed Vistakon.
1987
JJVC makes vision correction history when the ACUVUE® Contact Lens, the world's first disposable contact lens, is introduced in Florida.
1990
ACUVUE® becomes the world's number one prescribed contact lens worldwide. Vistakon launches ACUVUE® in Asia Pacific. Heralded as another breakthrough innovation, ACUVUE® is the first daily wear lens to provide patients with the comfort and convenience of replacing lenses every two weeks.
1993
With an enormous investment in technology, Vistakon announces the test-market introduction of 1•DAY ACUVUE®, the world's first daily disposable contact lens. Eye Care Professionals can now offer patients the ultimate option in contact lens wear- the healthiest and most convenient way of wearing contact lenses with fresh, new, sterile lenses each and every day.
1997
Vistakon achieves the distinction of being the manufacturer and marketer of the first, second and third best-selling contact lenses worldwide: ACUVUE®, SUREVUE® and 1•DAY ACUVUE®, ACUVUE® is further enhanced with the addition of an inside-out mark (A V).
1998
Johnson & Johnson introduces SUREVUE ® disposable lens especially packaged for the teen market in Asia-Pacific.
1999
JJVC introduces ACUVUE® 2 with contour intelligent design®, which provides superior handling and excellent comfort. Vistakon is later renamed Johnson & Johnson Vision Care (JJVC).
2000
ACUVUE® TORIC debuts in Australia & New Zealand - the first dual, thin zone, two-week replacement toric lens. ACUVUE® TORIC features Constant Stabilization Design with an ultra-thin, independent optic zone for outstanding visual acuity.
2004
JJVC introduces ACUVUE® ADVANCE in the Australia & New Zealand – Using an innovative HYDRACLEAR® technology which delivered the first non-surface coated silicone hyrdogel contact lens.
2005
JJVC introduces ACUVUE ADVANCE® for ASTIGMATISM in the Australia & New Zealand – The breakthrough Accelerated Stabilisation lens Design brought freedom to patients with Astigmatism. ACUVUE ADVANCE® for ASTIGMATISM becomes the number 1 selling disposable contact lens for Astigmatism in the US within 12 months of launch.
2006
JJVC introduces ACUVUE OASYS® with HYDRACLEAR® Plus & 1•DAY ACUVUE MOIST® in the Australia & New Zealand. ACUVUE OASYS® with HYDRACLEAR® PLUS uses a superior innovative HYDRACLEAR® Plus technology that gives contact lenses a unique and silky soft feel even in challenging environments. 1•DAY ACUVUE MOIST® uses a proprietary technology that creates a moisture cushion throughout the lens, providing patients with fresh comfortable lenses all day long.
2007
JJVC launches 1•DAY ACUVUE® for ASTIGMATISM Brand contact lenses giving patients clear vision and superior comfort in a Daily Disposable for Astigmatism.
JJVC makes vision correction history when the ACUVUE® Contact Lens, the world's first disposable contact lens, is introduced in Florida.
With an enormous investment in technology, Vistakon announces the test-market introduction of 1•DAY ACUVUE®, the world's first daily disposable contact lens. Eye Care Professionals can now offer patients the ultimate option in contact lens wear- the healthiest and most convenient way of wearing contact lenses with fresh, new, sterile lenses each and every day.
Johnson & Johnson introduces SUREVUE ® disposable lens especially packaged for the teen market in Asia-Pacific.
ACUVUE® TORIC debuts in Australia & New Zealand - the first dual, thin zone, two-week replacement toric lens. ACUVUE® TORIC features Constant Stabilization Design with an ultra-thin, independent optic zone for outstanding visual acuity. 
JJVC introduces ACUVUE® ADVANCE in the Australia & New Zealand – Using an innovative HYDRACLEAR® technology which delivered the first non-surface coated silicone hyrdogel contact lens.
JJVC introduces ACUVUE OASYS® with HYDRACLEAR® Plus & 1•DAY ACUVUE MOIST® in the Australia & New Zealand. ACUVUE OASYS® with HYDRACLEAR® PLUS uses a superior innovative HYDRACLEAR® Plus technology that gives contact lenses a unique and silky soft feel even in challenging environments. 1•DAY ACUVUE MOIST® uses a proprietary technology that creates a moisture cushion throughout the lens, providing patients with fresh comfortable lenses all day long.
