Daily Contact Lenses

Why Choose Daily Disposable Contact Lenses?

Daily disposable lenses offer a number of genuine advantages over fortnightly and monthly alternatives, and for many wearers they represent the most practical and eye-healthy option available.

Each day you open a fresh, sterile pair and discard them at the end of the day. There is no cleaning routine, no storage solution to buy, no lens case to keep clean, and no risk of the protein and lipid deposits that accumulate on reusable lenses over time. This makes daily lenses the most hygienic option — particularly beneficial for wearers with allergies, hay fever, or eyes prone to irritation, where the daily fresh-lens cycle eliminates the allergen build-up that can make reusable lenses increasingly uncomfortable through the wearing month.

Daily lenses are also the most flexible option for part-time wearers. Unlike monthly lenses — which begin degrading once opened regardless of how often they are worn — daily lenses are only used when you need them, with no waste. This makes them ideal for those who wear lenses part-time alongside glasses, for sport, for special occasions, or for travel.

For a detailed comparison of daily and monthly lenses across comfort, cost, hygiene, and lifestyle factors, read our daily vs monthly contact lenses guide.

Daily Contact Lenses by Lens Type

Daily Spherical Lenses

Daily spherical lenses are designed for wearers with standard myopia (short-sightedness) or hyperopia (long-sightedness) — the most common forms of vision correction. With 22 spherical daily options in our range, this is the largest subcategory we stock and covers every level of the market from accessible everyday lenses to the most advanced daily disposables available.

Leading spherical daily options include Dailies Total 1 — consistently ranked among the most comfortable daily lenses in the world — 1 Day Acuvue Oasys with HydraLuxe, 1 Day Acuvue Moist, Dailies AquaComfort Plus, CooperVision MyDay, and Biotrue ONEday. Each brings a different technology and comfort profile, so the best choice depends on your eyes, your wearing hours, and your budget. Browse all brands in our Acuvue, Alcon Dailies, MyDay, and Biotrue collections to explore each range in detail.

Daily Toric Lenses

Daily toric lenses correct astigmatism — a common condition caused by an irregular curvature of the cornea or lens that causes blurred or distorted vision at multiple distances. Toric lenses are engineered to sit in a precise orientation on the eye to deliver accurate astigmatism correction, and the daily format means every morning you start with a fresh lens in optimal condition — no accumulated deposits or distortion from previous days of wear.

We stock 12 daily toric options covering all major manufacturers. Popular choices include Acuvue Oasys 1-Day with HydraLuxe for Astigmatism, 1 Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism, Dailies AquaComfort Plus Toric, Dailies Total 1 for Astigmatism, and Biotrue ONEday for Astigmatism. Whether you're looking for premium silicone hydrogel comfort or a reliable everyday toric at an accessible price point, the range covers both.

Daily Multifocal Lenses

Daily multifocal lenses are designed for wearers managing presbyopia — the gradual loss of near vision that typically begins in the mid-40s and makes reading, screens, and close-up tasks increasingly difficult without correction. Multifocal lenses incorporate multiple focal zones within a single lens, providing smooth transitions between near, intermediate, and distance vision so you can see clearly at all distances without reaching for reading glasses.

We stock 12 daily multifocal options. Leading choices include Dailies Total 1 Multifocal, 1 Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal, Dailies AquaComfort Plus Multifocal, and Biotrue ONEday for Presbyopia. The daily format is particularly well suited to multifocal wearers because fresh lenses each day maintain consistent optical clarity — important when the lens design itself is more complex.

Daily Colour Lenses

Daily colour lenses allow you to enhance or change your natural eye colour for a day, without the commitment of a longer-wear colour lens. Whether you want a subtle enhancement of your natural colour or a more vivid change for a special occasion, daily colour lenses offer the most hygienic and flexible way to experiment. Available for plano (non-corrective) and prescription wearers. Options in our range include 1 Day Acuvue Define (available in Vivid Style, Natural Shine, and Accent Style) and Freshlook One-Day.

Daily Contact Lenses by Brand

Our daily contact lens range spans four of the world's most trusted contact lens manufacturers. Here is a quick guide to what each brand brings to the daily category.

Acuvue (Johnson & Johnson Vision) offers the broadest daily range in our collection, covering spherical, toric, multifocal, and colour options. Standout lenses include 1 Day Acuvue Oasys with HydraLuxe (premium silicone hydrogel daily), 1 Day Acuvue Moist (popular everyday daily), and 1 Day Acuvue Define (colour enhancement). Browse the full Acuvue collection.

Alcon Dailies covers spherical, toric, and multifocal daily options across three product lines — Dailies Total 1 (premium water gradient technology), Dailies AquaComfort Plus (reliable everyday comfort), and Focus Dailies. Dailies Total 1 is one of the most recommended daily lenses by Australian optometrists. Browse the full Alcon Dailies collection.

CooperVision MyDay is a premium silicone hydrogel daily lens available for spherical and toric prescriptions, using Smart Silicone technology for a naturally wettable lens surface that resists drying throughout the day. Browse the full MyDay collection.

Bausch + Lomb Biotrue ONEday brings a biomimetic approach to daily lens design — the lens material is inspired by the biology of the eye itself, matching the water content of the cornea to support natural tear film function and all-day comfort. Available for spherical, toric, and presbyopia (Biotrue ONEday for Presbyopia) prescriptions. Browse the full Biotrue collection.

Why Buy Daily Contact Lenses from BuyContactsOnline.com.au?

Over 50 daily lens options at competitive prices. Our online model means significantly lower overheads than traditional optical stores, and we pass those savings directly to you. Our daily contact lens prices are among the lowest available in Australia — with no compromise on product authenticity or quality.

100% genuine, Australian-approved lenses. Every lens in our range is sourced directly from authorised Australian distributors and fully compliant with TGA requirements for contact lenses as medical devices. You will never receive grey market or parallel import stock from us.

Same-day dispatch for weekday orders before 10am. Orders placed before 10am Monday to Friday are dispatched the same day via StarTrack Courier Service, with next business day delivery to most major Australian cities — including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Canberra — when lenses are in stock.

Free express post on four or more boxes. With 30-pack and 90-pack options available across most of our daily lens range, most orders comfortably meet the four-box threshold for free tracked delivery.

Professional optometrist support, at no charge. Our partner optometrist Peter Merrett has more than 25 years of experience fitting contact lenses and is available during business hours to help you choose the right daily lens for your prescription, eyes, and lifestyle. Call us on 03 9510 2045 or email contacts@buycontactsonline.com.au.

Easy health fund claiming. We are registered with all major Australian private health insurance funds (Provider Number 2413719K). Every order confirmation includes item numbers and a PDF invoice for easy claiming. HICAPS on-the-spot claiming is available at our Windsor, Melbourne store.

Never run out with recurring orders. Our recurring order service lets you schedule automatic deliveries of your daily lenses at the frequency that suits you. A 90-pack covers roughly three months for one eye — set up a recurring delivery and you will never face the inconvenience of running out unexpectedly.

Melbourne store pickup available. Local customers can collect from our store at 12a Chapel Street, Windsor — saving on postage cost and delivery time.

You can also compare daily lenses with monthly contact lenses to determine which replacement schedule suits your lifestyle best.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are daily contact lenses better than monthly?

Neither is objectively better — it depends on your eyes, wearing frequency, and lifestyle. Daily lenses offer the highest hygiene, maximum convenience, and are ideal for part-time wearers or those with sensitive eyes and allergies. Monthly lenses can be more cost-effective for full-time wearers who are comfortable with a daily cleaning routine. Our daily vs monthly contact lenses guide covers this comparison in detail.

Can I wear daily contact lenses more than once?

No. Daily contact lenses are designed for single-use only and should be discarded at the end of each day. Rewearing daily lenses — even for a short period — significantly increases the risk of eye infections, as the lens material is not designed to withstand cleaning and reuse. If you find daily lenses too costly to wear every day, it may be worth discussing monthly lenses with your optometrist.

Which daily contact lens is best for dry eyes?

Several daily lenses are specifically designed with dry eye comfort in mind. Dailies Total 1 (water gradient technology), 1 Day Acuvue Oasys with HydraLuxe (tear-infused design), and Biotrue ONEday (biomimetic moisture) are all consistently recommended for wearers who struggle with lens dryness. Our optometrist Peter Merrett is available during business hours to help identify the best option for your eyes.

Do I need a prescription to buy daily contact lenses?

Yes. Contact lenses are classified as medical devices in Australia and can only be supplied with a valid prescription from a registered optometrist or ophthalmologist. You will be asked to enter your current prescription details when placing your order. If anything needs clarification, our partner optometrist may contact you before your order is dispatched.

Can I claim daily contact lenses on my health insurance?

Yes, in most cases. Contact lenses are claimable under the optical extras component of most Australian private health insurance policies. We are registered with all major Australian health funds (Provider Number 2413719K) and provide all claim information — including item numbers and a PDF invoice — with every order. Visit our health fund rebates page for full details.

What is the difference between 30-pack and 90-pack daily lenses?

Both contain the same lens — the difference is simply quantity. A 30-pack is a one-month supply for one eye. A 90-pack is a three-month supply for one eye, and typically offers better value per lens. For most wearers ordering for both eyes, a 90-pack for each eye (two boxes) gets you to the four-box threshold for free express post.