MyDay Contact Lenses: The Complete Guide to CooperVision's Full Range

If you've been prescribed MyDay contact lenses — or your optometrist has mentioned them as an option — you may have noticed that MyDay isn't just a single product. CooperVision has built an entire daily disposable lens family under the MyDay name, covering standard vision correction, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Each variant shares the same core technology but is engineered for a different prescription type.

This guide covers everything you need to know about CooperVision's MyDay range: how the technology works, what makes each lens different, and how to choose the right MyDay lens for your eyes and lifestyle.

Who Makes MyDay Contact Lenses?

MyDay is a daily disposable contact lens range made by CooperVision, one of the world's leading contact lens manufacturers. CooperVision is a global company with a strong reputation for innovation in lens materials and optical design — their other widely known brands include Biofinity and Proclear, which are among the most prescribed monthly lenses in Australia.

The MyDay range represents CooperVision's premium daily offering — their most technologically advanced daily disposable lenses, designed to compete with the top tier of the daily contact lens market.

The Technology Behind MyDay Lenses

Every lens in the MyDay family is built on the same foundational platform: Smart Silicone technology. Understanding this is the key to understanding why MyDay performs the way it does.

Traditional silicone hydrogel lenses achieve excellent oxygen permeability but often at the cost of comfort — early silicone hydrogel materials could feel stiffer and less pliable than older hydrogel lenses. CooperVision addressed this with Smart Silicone chemistry, which creates a silicone hydrogel material that is both highly breathable and naturally soft.

The result is a lens with three properties working together. First, high oxygen transmissibility — MyDay spherical lenses have a Dk/t of 100, which is excellent for a daily disposable and means the cornea receives abundant oxygen throughout the wearing day, supporting long-term eye health and keeping eyes looking clear and white. Second, high water content — at 54% water content, MyDay lenses retain moisture well through the day, reducing the dryness and end-of-day discomfort that affects many contact lens wearers. Third, natural softness — the lens material is pliable and easy to handle, making insertion and removal straightforward, particularly for newer wearers.

MyDay spherical lenses also include a UV inhibitor that blocks a portion of harmful UV radiation from reaching the cornea — a useful feature for Australian wearers who spend time outdoors.

The MyDay Product Range

CooperVision has extended the MyDay platform across three distinct lens types to cover the most common prescription needs. Here's how each one works:

MyDay Spherical — For Standard Vision Correction

MyDay spherical lenses correct nearsightedness (myopia) and farsightedness (hyperopia) — the most common vision correction needs. If your prescription shows a sphere (SPH) value only, with no cylinder or ADD power, this is the MyDay lens for you.

Available in a 30-pack for those who wear lenses less frequently or prefer to buy monthly, and a 90-pack for everyday wearers who want better value per lens. The 90-pack is the more cost-effective option for anyone wearing lenses most days.

MyDay Toric — For Astigmatism

MyDay Toric brings the Smart Silicone technology of the MyDay platform to astigmatism correction. Toric lenses need to stay in a specific rotational position on the eye to deliver accurate astigmatic correction — MyDay Toric achieves this through a consistent stabilisation design that keeps the lens aligned through the natural mechanics of blinking and eye movement.

What sets MyDay Toric apart from many toric competitors is the combination of rotational stability with the naturally soft material of the Smart Silicone platform. Some toric lenses sacrifice comfort for stability; MyDay Toric is designed to deliver both. Your prescription will include a cylinder (CYL) and axis value if you have astigmatism — if it does, MyDay Toric is available in both 30-pack and 90-pack formats.

MyDay Multifocal — For Presbyopia

MyDay Multifocal is designed for wearers with presbyopia — the gradual loss of near focus that typically begins in the mid-40s. Rather than reaching for reading glasses over your distance contacts, multifocal lenses incorporate multiple prescription zones into a single lens, allowing near, intermediate, and distance vision to be corrected simultaneously.

MyDay Multifocal uses a consistent, straightforward fitting approach that CooperVision designed specifically to reduce chair time at fitting appointments — wearers tend to adapt to the lens relatively quickly compared to some other multifocal daily options. Available in a 90-pack only, reflecting its positioning as a lens for everyday full-time wearers.

How to Choose the Right MyDay Lens

Choosing between the three MyDay variants is straightforward once you understand what each one is for — it's your prescription that decides, not personal preference.

If your prescription shows a sphere (SPH) value only with no cylinder or ADD, you need MyDay spherical.

If your prescription shows a sphere value plus a cylinder (CYL) and axis, you have astigmatism and need MyDay Toric.

If your prescription includes an ADD (addition) power, you have presbyopia and need MyDay Multifocal. Some wearers have both astigmatism and presbyopia — if that's you, speak with your optometrist about whether a toric multifocal option is available for your prescription parameters.

The 30-pack vs 90-pack decision is simpler: if you wear lenses every day or most days, the 90-pack offers noticeably better value per lens and reduces how often you need to reorder. If you wear lenses a few days per week or occasionally, a 30-pack keeps waste low.

MyDay vs Other Daily Lenses — How Does It Compare?

MyDay sits firmly in the premium daily lens tier — competing with lenses like Dailies Total 1, 1 Day Acuvue Oasys, and Acuvue Moist. The key differentiator is the Smart Silicone technology, which delivers a unique combination of high oxygen transmissibility, high water content, and natural lens softness in a single lens. For wearers who prioritise breathability and eye health alongside comfort, MyDay performs exceptionally well.

For a detailed head-to-head breakdown, our comparison post — MyDay vs Dailies Total 1: Which Premium Daily Lens Is Right for You? — covers both lenses in depth.

Buying MyDay Contact Lenses in Australia

MyDay is available in Australia through optometrists and registered online retailers. At BuyContactsOnline.com.au, we stock the complete MyDay range — spherical, toric, and multifocal — sourced directly from authorised Australian distributors. Every lens is 100% genuine and TGA-compliant.

A valid contact lens prescription is required to order. If you've been fitted for MyDay lenses by your optometrist, you can order directly from our MyDay contact lenses collection and have them dispatched to you Australia-wide.

Same-day dispatch is available on orders placed before 10am Monday to Friday, with next business day delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Canberra when lenses are in stock. Orders of four or more boxes qualify for free Express Post delivery.

Recurring orders are available for MyDay wearers who use lenses regularly — set your preferred delivery frequency, receive a reminder 14 days before each dispatch, and never find yourself unexpectedly running out. Learn more about recurring orders.

If you're eligible, private health insurance rebates can offset the cost of MyDay lenses. We're registered with all major Australian health funds (provider number 2413719K) and include all claiming information with every order. See our health fund rebates page for details.

Have a question about the MyDay range, your prescription parameters, or which variant suits your eyes? Our partner optometrist Peter Merrett — with over 25 years of experience — is available during business hours for free advice. Call 03 9510 2045 or email contacts@buycontactsonline.com.au.

Frequently Asked Questions About MyDay Contact Lenses

Are MyDay contact lenses daily disposables?

Yes. Every lens in the MyDay range — spherical, toric, and multifocal — is a daily disposable. You wear a fresh pair each day and discard them at the end of the day. There is no cleaning, no storage solution, and no lens case required.

What material are MyDay lenses made from?

MyDay lenses are made from a silicone hydrogel material using CooperVision's Smart Silicone technology. This material combines high oxygen permeability (Dk/t of 100 for the spherical lens) with 54% water content and a naturally soft, pliable feel.

Do MyDay lenses have UV protection?

Yes. MyDay lenses include a UV inhibitor that blocks a portion of UV-A and UV-B radiation. However, contact lenses don't cover the full eye area, so UV-blocking sunglasses remain important for complete sun protection outdoors.

Can I wear MyDay lenses if I have astigmatism?

Yes — MyDay Toric is specifically designed for astigmatism correction. Your prescription will include a cylinder (CYL) and axis value if you have astigmatism. Make sure you order the Toric variant, not the spherical MyDay, as spherical lenses won't correct astigmatism.

How do I know which pack size to order?

If you wear contact lenses most days, the 90-pack offers better value per lens and means fewer reorders. If you wear lenses occasionally or a few days per week, the 30-pack is more practical and avoids waste. MyDay Multifocal is currently only available in a 90-pack.

Ready to shop the full CooperVision MyDay range? Browse all MyDay spherical, toric, and multifocal options at BuyContactsOnline.com.au — with competitive prices, same-day dispatch, and Australia-wide delivery.