Daily Disposable Contact Lenses
Daily disposable contact lenses are the most convenient and hygienic option for modern contact lens wearers — simply insert, wear, and discard at the end of each day.
Daily disposable contact lenses are worn once and discarded at the end of each day, giving your eyes a fresh, clean lens every morning. With no cleaning solutions, no lens cases, and no weekly maintenance routines, they are the most hygienic and convenient contact lens option available today.
Whether you are a first-time wearer or an experienced patient looking to simplify your routine, daily lenses are an excellent choice. They are particularly popular with people who have active lifestyles, suffer from allergies or dry eyes, wear lenses part-time, or travel frequently. Explore our full range below and order online with fast Australian delivery using your current prescription.
Key Benefits of Daily Lenses
- Maximum hygiene: Starting with a fresh, sterile lens every day minimizes the buildup of proteins, lipids, and environmental allergens.
- Ultimate convenience: There is no need for daily cleaning routines, contact lens solutions, or storage cases.
- Ideal for sensitive eyes: Wearers prone to allergies or dry eyes often find daily replacement more comfortable because deposits do not have time to accumulate on the lens surface.
- Flexible wearing schedules: They are highly cost-effective and practical for part-time wearers who only need lenses for specific activities like sports or weekends.
- Wide prescription range: Modern daily lenses are available for nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism (toric), and presbyopia (multifocal).
Which Daily Disposable Lens Is Right For You?
Here's a practical guide to the lenses we stock online, plus a clear path for wearers who need something more specialised. Your optometrist will always confirm the right fit — but this should help you arrive at that conversation knowing what to ask about:
- You want the most premium daily lens available with near-invisible comfort: Choose DAILIES TOTAL1. Featuring a unique water gradient surface, this lens minimizes friction against the eyelid, which is highly beneficial for patients seeking maximum comfort.
- You spend long hours on screens and need maximum breathability: Choose 1-Day ACUVUE OASYS. It is engineered with HydraLuxe technology that is designed with tear-like properties to help reduce end-of-day dryness, making it a reliable choice for demanding environments and digital device use.
- You want a reliable, affordable silicone hydrogel daily lens: Choose clariti 1 day for excellent breathability and everyday comfort. This lens provides the high oxygen flow of a modern silicone hydrogel material at a more accessible price point for everyday wear.
- If you want a comfortable hydrogel daily for sensitive eyes: Choose 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST. It is a long-standing, trusted option that locks in moisture, often suiting wearers who do not tolerate newer silicone materials well.
- If you have astigmatism and need daily convenience: Choose 1-Day ACUVUE OASYS for Astigmatism or DAILIES TOTAL1 for Astigmatism. These lenses incorporate specific stabilization designs to ensure the toric correction remains correctly aligned with every blink.
- You have presbyopia and need daily multifocal correction: Choose DAILIES TOTAL1 Multifocal. This allows presbyopic patients to enjoy seamless vision at near, intermediate, and far distances without sacrificing the convenience of a daily disposable.
Note: All transitions to a new contact lens brand or technology must be evaluated and prescribed by your optometrist.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are daily disposable contact lenses?
Daily disposable contact lenses are single-use lenses that are inserted in the morning, worn for the day, and thrown away before sleep. They require no cleaning, maintenance, or storage solutions.
Can I reuse or sleep in daily contact lenses?
No. Daily lenses are designed strictly for single use and must be discarded after removal. Reusing them or sleeping in them significantly increases the risk of serious eye infections and corneal complications.
Can I swim in my daily disposable contact lenses?
No. Exposing contact lenses to any type of water—including swimming pools, oceans, and hot tubs—significantly increases the risk of severe eye infections. Prescription swimming goggles are the safest option for vision correction in the water. If you do accidentally wear daily lenses while swimming, they must be removed and discarded immediately afterwards.
What is the difference between daily and monthly contact lenses?
Daily lenses are thrown away after one use, whereas monthly lenses are cleaned and stored each night for up to 30 days. Dailies offer greater convenience and hygiene, while monthlies can be more cost-effective for full-time, everyday wearers.
Are daily contact lenses suitable for dry eyes or allergies?
Yes. Because a fresh lens is used every day, there is no time for irritating proteins, lipids, or environmental allergens (like pollen or dust) to build up on the lens surface, making them a very comfortable option for sensitive eyes.
Can I get daily contact lenses for astigmatism?
Yes. There is a wide range of daily toric contact lenses designed specifically to correct astigmatism while providing the exact same convenience and hygiene benefits of a standard daily replacement schedule.