Monthly Disposable Contact Lenses

Monthly disposable contacts are contacts you wear for 30 days. Like most contacts, you will need to remove them every night before bed. But some monthly contacts can be worn for up to seven days straight before they need to be removed and replaced with a fresh pair.

Benefits of Monthly Disposable Contacts

As the name suggests, monthly disposable contacts are intended to be worn for one month or 30 days before they need to be replaced. Most monthly disposable contacts are designed to be worn daily, but some monthly contacts are FDA-approved for overnight or extended wear. Such contacts are ideal for contact lens wearers who need a flexible wearing schedule. Due to their relatively infrequent replacement schedule, monthly disposable contacts are a good choice for cost-conscious consumers.

Compared to daily disposable contacts, monthly contacts are generally thicker. This means they are less likely to tear, but they still allow plenty of nourishing oxygen to pass through to the eye. The thicker composition of monthly disposable contacts also means they can hold moisture better than daily disposable contacts, which tend to dry up as the day wears on. 

Monthly disposable contacts are typically made of silicone hydrogels, which allow up to five times more oxygen to pass through to the eye than other lens materials. By allowing more oxygen to reach the eye, silicone hydrogel contacts help prevent discomfort and irritation during lens wear. Silicone hydrogel contacts also offer a consistent level of freshness and comfort. Almost all monthlies are soft contact lenses, meaning they are made from pliable forms of plastic that conform to the eye.

Monthly disposable contacts are available in a wide range of prescriptions and lens types, including toric and multifocal. Toric lenses correct astigmatism, an imperfection in the eye's curvature that causes blurred vision, while multifocal lenses correct presbyopia, the gradual loss of your eyes' ability to focus on nearby objects. Both toric and multifocal lenses correct nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia), which may occur alongside astigmatism and presbyopia.

Popular Monthly Disposable Contact Brands

Monthly disposable contacts are one of the most prescribed contacts. Popular brands of these contacts include CooperVision’s Biofinity®, Alcon’s AIR OPTIX® AQUA, and Bausch + Lomb’s ULTRA®. All three contacts are indicated for daily wear or extended wear of up to seven days. They are also available in near- and farsighted prescriptions.

For your reference, we listed below the top-selling monthly disposable contacts on Lens.com in 2022. This is by no means a comprehensive list of monthlies brands, but it is a good starting point for anyone new to monthlies.

The Top 10 Selling Monthly Disposable Contacts of 2022 on Lens.com

1. Biofinity® toric
2. AIR OPTIX® AQUA
3. Biofinity®
4. AIR OPTIX® plus HydraGlyde®
5. ACUVUE® VITA®
6. Proclear® compatibles
7. ULTRA®
8. Biofinity Energys®
9. PureVision®2
10. PureVision®

How Much Are Monthly Contacts?

Monthly disposable contacts can cost anywhere from $50 to $180 per box of six lenses, with each box lasting six months. If you wear contacts regularly, expect an annual lens cost of $100 to $360.

On Lens.com, monthly disposable contacts can cost as low as $10 per box of six lenses after rebates. Take advantage of our cheap prices by shopping Lens.com today!

How to Insert and Remove Monthly Contacts

Monthly disposable contacts are soft contacts and as such, you should follow the standard procedure for that type of lens. Start by washing your hands with a mild soap, then dry them with a lint-free towel. Starting with your right eye, scoop the right lens out of the case with your index finger. Rinse it with a cleaning solution that’s specially formulated for soft contacts. Inspect the lens for tears or debris, and make sure it’s not inside-out. Hold your eyelid open, then stare straight ahead while gently placing the lens on your eye. Blink a few times to center the lens. Repeat for the left lens.

To remove monthly disposable contacts, hold your eyelids open and gently pinch the lens between your index finger and thumb. Carefully lift the lens off of your eye. Repeat for the other lens.

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