Daily disposable contacts | Best Selling Daily Disposable Contacts | FAQs | Conclusion
Whether you’re starting to use daily contact lenses due to all the extra screen time, or you’re exploring the market for a change, you are in the right place. We put together a comprehensive guide based on Lens.com sales data to highlight the best daily disposable lenses of 2022 so far for North America. For the latest gauge on popularity, we looked at data from the back half of the previous year. We found DAILIES TOTAL1 really coming on strong in popularity and has taken the top stop, from the year before. See more below.
This guide lists the best-selling daily contact lenses, along with the key features and benefits of each product and brand, to help you make a decision based on your lifestyle and prescription.
What are daily disposable contact lenses?
Daily disposable contact lenses are more popularly known as dailies. Dailies are single-use contact lenses that you need to dispose of at the end of your day. Dailies are not FDA-approved for overnight or extended wear, so you should never sleep in them.
Here is the right way to wear dailies:
- Insert them at the start of your day.
- Remove them and throw them away before you sleep at night.
- Wear a fresh pair of dailies the next day.
Keep in mind that the daily disposable contact lenses are not the same as daily wear contact lenses. Daily disposable contacts are for single use only, while daily wear contacts are reusable.
Best Selling Daily Contact Lenses of 2022
Dailies are some of the most popular contact lenses on the market today. For your reference, here are 10 of the best-selling daily contacts in 2021 and 2022 (so far) on Lens.com.
| Rank | Summary: The Top Daily Disposable Contacts of 2022 |
| 1 | DAILIES TOTAL1® |
| 2 | 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST® |
| 3 | DAILIES AquaComfort PLUS® |
| 4 | Biotrue® ONEday |
| 5 | Proclear® 1 day |
| 6 | 1-DAY ACUVUE® TruEye® |
| 7 | SofLens® Daily Disposable |
| 8 | ACUVUE® OASYS 1-DAY with HydraLuxe® |
| 9 | Focus Dailies® |
| 10 | 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST® for ASTIGMATISM |
1) DAILIES TOTAL1 contact lenses are designed to make you feel like you’re not wearing contacts at all.
- Material
– Delefilcon A (67% polymer)
– Silicone hydrogel - Water content
– 33% - Features
– SmarTears® technology that releases an ingredient naturally found in your tears to help stabilize your eyes’ tear film
– Water gradient technology that provides maximum moisture to the eyes - Lenses per box
– 90 lenses (3-month supply)
2) 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST contact lenses keep moisture in and irritation out to ensure a comfortable lens-wearing experience.
- Material
– Senofilcon A (62% polymer)
– Silicone hydrogel - Water content
– 38% - Features
– LACREON® technology that’s designed to provide exceptional hydration and comfort
– High level of UV protection - Lenses per box
– 30 or 90 lenses (1-month or 3-month supply)
3) DAILIES AquaComfort PLUS contact lenses provide blink-activated moisture to the eyes so that you can feel comfortable throughout the day.
- Material
– Nelfilcon A (31% polymer)
– Hydrogel - Water content
– 69% - Features
– AquaComfort PLUS® technology releases a moisturizing agent every time you blink
– Helps establish proper contact lens wearing habits for new contact lens wearers - Lenses per box
– 90 lenses (3-month supply)
4) Biotrue ONEday is manufactured with a unique material called HyperGel that mimics the layers of the eye itself leading to optimum comfort all day long.
- Material
– Nesofilcon A (22% polymer)
– Hydrogel - Water content
– 78% - Features
– Surface Active Technology for longer hydration
– High level of UV protection - Lenses per box
– 90 lenses (3-month supply)
5) Proclear 1 day contacts provide all-day comfort along with remarkable vision and clarity.
- Material
– Omafilcon A (40% polymer)
– Hydrogel - Water content
– 60% - Features
– Unique PC Technology that creates a rich water cushion around the lens
– Maximum level of hydration throughout the day - Lenses per box
– 30 lenses (1-month supply)
.6) 1-DAY ACUVUE TruEye contact lenses are designed with ultimate comfort in mind.
- Material
– Narafilcon A (54% polymer)
– Silicone hydrogel - Water content
– 46% - Features
– HYDRACLEAR® technology for incredibly smooth and moist lenses
– Highest level of UVA and UVB blocking of any daily disposable contact lens with a minimum of 96% UVA and a minimum of 99% UVB blocking - Lenses per box
– 90 lenses (3-month supply)
7) SofLens Daily Disposable contact lenses are designed for exceptional vision with outstanding comfort.
- Material
– Hilafilcon B (41% polymer)
– Hydrogel - Water content
– 59% - Features
– High-definition aspheric design provides outstanding vision
– Reduced mass lens design supports a smooth lid/lens interaction during blinking - Lenses per box
– 90 lenses (3-month supply)
8) ACUVUE OASYS 1-DAY with HydraLuxe TECHNOLOGY lenses are designed for exceptional vision with outstanding comfort.
- Material
– Senofilcon A (62% polymer)
– Silicone hydrogel - Water content
– 38% - Features
– HydraLuxe tear-like technology provides incredible comfort all day long
– Over 90% UVA and over 99% UVB blocking - Lenses per box
– 90 lenses (3-month supply)
9) Focus Dailies contact lenses are designed for maximum comfort and convenience.
- Material
– Nelfilcon A (31% polymer)
– Hydrogel - Water content
– 69% - Features
– AquaComfort® Technology for hydration
– Lightstream Technology™ for a thin edge providing maximum comfort - Lenses per box
– 90 lenses (3-month supply)
10) 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST for ASTIGMATISM lenses are guaranteed to provide you with a consistently clear and comfortable vision from the moment you put them in, to the moment you toss them in the trash at the end of the day.
- Material
– Etafilcon A (42% polymer)
– Hydrogel - Water content
– 58% - Features
– LACREON® Technology replicating tears keeps eyes moisturized
– One of the highest levels of UV protection available in a daily disposable lens; blocking up to 82% of UV-A and 97% of UV-B radiation - Lenses per box
– 30 or 90 lenses (1-month or 3-month supply)
FAQs on Daily Disposable Contacts
- Can you sleep in dailies?
No, you can’t and shouldn’t sleep in dailies because they are not approved for overnight wear. Sleeping in dailies can increase your risk for contact lens-related complications. Always remove and discard dailies before bed.
- Who can wear dailies?
If you’re new to contact lenses, your eye care professional (ECP) will likely prescribe dailies. ECPs tend to prescribe dailies to beginner contact lens wearers because dailies are very comfortable and easy on the eyes. Dailies also help build a good foundation of contact lens habits that wearers can apply to any type of contact lens they wear. However, seasoned contact lens wearers can wear dailies, too. If you’re a long-time contact lens wearer who doesn’t enjoy the hassle of a lens care routine, dailies are your best bet.
- How long can you wear dailies?
Most people can safely and comfortably wear dailies for 12 to 14 hours. However, some people, especially those with sensitive eyes, can only wear contacts for a few hours a day. If your contacts start to get uncomfortable, take them out to give your eyes a chance to breathe.
- Can dailies be worn more than once?
No, the FDA does not approve multi-day use of dailies, as they are made to be worn only once to prevent eye infections. Dailies are also made of thinner materials than reusable contacts, so they won’t hold up well to reuse.
- Is it easy to care for and clean dailies?
Yes, dailies are arguably the easiest type of contact lens to care for because they require very minimal cleaning if any.
- Can you play sports while wearing dailies?
Yes, you can. Dailies may help improve your peripheral vision and reduce concerns that your glasses may slip or break while playing sports.
Conclusion
Daily disposable contacts offer a high level of convenience without sacrificing comfort. Due to their frequent replacement schedule, they also reduce the tendency for environmental buildup, which in turn can lead to eye dryness and other ailments. That said, you’d be hard-pressed to find an overall winner, as Proclear 1-Day and Biotrue ONEDay excel in terms of value, while others, like Dailies Total 1, boast several cutting-edge technologies.
Use this top-selling list as a guide to discuss different daily disposable contacts with your eye care professional (ECP). Only an ECP can determine your specific needs and match you with the best available option.
