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In recent years daily disposable contact lenses are increasingly becoming more and more popular, and eye care professionals are recommending them more and more. After all, this is the most convenient way of wearing disposable contact lenses, you don’t have to worry about cleaning or storing them. Just one use, throw it in the trash, and open up a new one the next day.

Today, we are going to take a look at all the benefits of daily disposable contact lenses, and why you should ask your eye doctor about them on your next eye exam

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Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

In a day and age where cost is sacrificed for convenience, it seems like daily disposables would be much more popular

The way that most people are willing to pay more for conveniences such as cell phones, faster internet, music streaming, and fast food, it seems easy that people would want to have a convenience such as daily contact lenses.

The idea of wearing a contact lens for one day, and throwing them away sounds great, but if you have ever looked at the prices for daily contact lenses they cost nearly double what it would cost for a bi-weekly or monthly contact lens.

But many people only see the cost of the contacts and don’t understand the benefits of having daily disposable contact lenses.

Benefits of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

Although daily disposable contact lenses tend to cost you more in the long run, using daily disposable contact lenses has many benefits for you as the wearer. Let’s dive in and take a look at the many benefits of daily disposable contact lenses:

Convenience – The number one benefit of daily disposable contact lenses is the convenience of them. This type of contact lens is perfect for anyone with a busy lifestyle. You can save a lot of time by not having to worry about a storage case, and contact lens solution.

Comfort – Whenever someone tells me that they feel like their contact lenses are uncomfortable, I always ask if they have ever tried daily disposable contact lenses. The reason being is that generally daily disposable contact lenses are made thinner, which means they feel more comfortable in your eye and you are less likely to feel them.

Fresh Lens Daily – If you have ever worn contact lenses before, you understand how it feels when you put on a brand new contact lens from the package compared to putting on the contact lens that you have been using for the past 10 days. It is much more comfortable putting on a fresh contact lens every day.

Don’t Have to Store Them – With daily disposable contact lenses you throw them away every day, so you don’t have to worry about finding a storage case to put them in, or contact lens solution to store them with.

Fewer Solution-related Problems – There is less of a chance of having complications with your contact lens solutions such as an allergic reaction to the solution.

Less Chance of Infections – Having a fresh contact lens every single day reduces your chances of developing an infection due to improper care or handling of your contact lenses. Although it is important to remember that it reduces the chances of getting an infection, it is still important to remember proper handling. Make sure to always wash your hands before handling your contact lenses.

Great for Younger Patients – Parents that have teenagers, daily disposable contact lenses are a great option for them. Teenagers have a higher chance of forgetting or not listening to proper care and handling of contact lenses. Giving them daily disposable contact lenses eliminates this problem and reduces the chances of your teen developing an eye infection.

Healthier For Your Eyes – The more often you change out your contact lenses the less likely protein, calcium, and lipids that are found naturally in your tears could build up. These buildups could lead to the development of eye infections.

Who Can Wear Daily Disposables?

Today there are many different manufacturers of contact lenses and many types of daily contact lenses available. You can find everything from spherical lenses, to astigmatism lenses, even multifocal daily disposable lenses are available if you need them.

Even though there are many lens options and parameters there are still some restrictions as far as prescription goes so ultimately it will depend on your eyes. Most of the time it is going to end up being your preference, but to be sure it is best to talk to your eye care practitioner.

Your eye care practitioner will know if there are any daily disposable contact lens brands that are available for your specific prescription.

Disadvantages of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses

Well, the main disadvantage of wearing daily disposable contact lenses is definitely the cost. Although as technology gets better and manufacturing processes get better the cost of daily disposables might go down.

Aside from the cost environment, conscious individuals might find the amount of waste that is being created by disposable products to be bad for the environment.

Where Can You Get Daily Disposable Contact Lenses?

Well, first off if you do not currently wear contacts then it is important to go get an eye exam. Even if you already wear glasses you still need to get a contact lens exam.

There at your exam, you can talk to your eye care practitioner about your interest in wearing daily disposable contact lenses. They should then be able to let you know what options are available to you.

After you have your prescription, you can go to your local optical office to purchase contacts, or if you are more about convenience then you can order online and have it delivered to your home.

How Long Can You Wear Daily Disposable Contact Lenses?

Just as the name suggests, daily disposable contact lenses are designed to be worn for a single day and be thrown away after one use. While it may be tempting to try to stretch out your daily disposable contact lenses to save a few dollars the risk is definitely not worth it.

Daily disposable contact lenses are made with a material that is similar to contact lenses that are designed to be worn longer. But daily disposable contact lenses are generally thinner and is not designed to be resistant to bacteria or build up.

Can You Clean Daily Disposable Contact Lenses?

Trying to clean daily disposable contact lenses as you would daily wear lenses might actually cause the contact lens material to break down and harbor more bacteria. Since the lens material is already so thing, cleaning them could also weaken the integrity of the lens and cause it to tear or rip when you are using them.

This all increases your chances of getting an eye infection. As a matter of fact, one study found that 95 perfect of users that stored their contact lenses in saline solution overnight had contact lenses that were contaminated with a bacteria that has the potential to cause pink eye.

What Is The Cost Of Daily Disposable Contact Lenses?

Daily disposable contact lenses generally come in packs of 30 or 90 lenses, with the 90 pack giving you the better value for your money. It is hard to give an exact amount on how much it would cost without knowing what brand daily disposable contact lenses you are wearing.

Depending on your brand it would generally cost you anywhere between $440 for a brand like Warby Parker’s Scout, and as high as $1040 for Dailies Total 1, which is I believe the most expensive daily disposable contact lenses out there.

Can You Sleep Or Nap In Daily Disposable Contact Lenses?

There are currently no daily disposable contact lenses available out there that are approved for overnight wear so the short answer is no.

You should only sleep in your contact lenses if your doctor has prescribed you extended wear contact lenses and approved you to wear those contact lenses overnight. Sleeping or even a quick nap in your contact lenses when not approved could leave your eyes swollen and more susceptible to eye infections, which could potentially lead to loss of vision.

Final Thoughts

If you have never tried daily disposable contact lenses, and you already wear contacts I recommend talking to your eye care practitioner. They may be able to give you a trial set to try out and see if you like them. There should be no obligation to buy anything just for wanting to try out different lenses.

Have you tried daily disposable contact lenses? What are your thoughts on them? Let me know below!

As always thank you all for reading, If you have any questions don’t be afraid to leave a comment and I will get back to you.

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