1 Day vs 1 Month Contact Lenses: Which to Choose?

Quick answer

Choose 1 day contact lenses if you prioritize hygiene and convenience and don't want to clean lenses. Choose 1 month lenses if you want a more cost-effective option with longer wear and don't mind a simple cleaning routine.

Decision rules

• Choose 1 day lenses if:: You wear contacts only occasionally, you dislike cleaning lenses, or you have allergies or sensitive eyes. Daily disposables also suit first-time wearers who want to try coloured contacts without a long commitment.
• Choose 1 month lenses if:: You wear contacts daily or nearly every day, you want a lower cost per lens, and you are comfortable with a simple nightly cleaning routine. Monthly lenses also offer more colour and style options from brands like MesmerEyez.
• Check your wearing habits:: Estimate how many days per month you actually wear contacts. If it's fewer than 10 days, 1 day lenses are likely more cost-effective. If it's 20 or more, 1 month lenses will save you money. Track your wearing days for a month to make a data-driven choice.

Product facts

• Brown Natural Coloured Contact Lenses: Brown Natural Coloured Contact Lenses are available in 1 Month, 3 Month, and 1 Year wear options. You can choose a longer replacement schedule for a lower cost per day, but you'll need to clean and store the lenses daily.

  

• Jade Green Natural Coloured Contact Lenses: Jade Green natural coloured contact lenses come in 1 Month, 3 Month, and 1 Year wear options. Monthly wear gives you a balance between cost and convenience, but you must follow a cleaning routine to maintain eye health.

  

Who should choose which?

Best for 1 day lenses

• Occasional wearers who use contacts less than 10 days per month
• People who prefer no cleaning routine and want maximum hygiene

Not for 1 day lenses

• Daily wearers who want the lowest cost per day and are fine with cleaning lenses