Question 1

What are monthly disposable contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

Monthly disposable contact lenses are a type of contact lens that you wear in your eyes during the day and store in a solution-filled case at night. One lens can last for up to 30 days of wear before needing to be replaced.

Monthly contacts can correct a variety of vision problems, including nearsightedness, farsightedness, astigmatism, and presbyopia. Your optometrist will be able to tell you if monthly lenses are an option for your eyes. They’ll also show you how to put in and how to take out contacts safely and easily.

Question 2

What’s the difference between daily and monthly contacts?

Accepted Answer

Daily contact lenses cannot be worn more than once. You can wear them for several hours at a time, but you should not put them back into your eyes once they’ve been taken out—they’re meant to be disposed of after a single period of wear.

Monthly contacts can be worn more than once if stored and cared for properly since they’re made with a thicker and more durable material. This means that you’ll purchase and dispose of fewer lenses at a time, as a box of two lenses can represent a one-month supply. When you’re not wearing your monthly contacts, you’ll clean and then store them safely in a case filled with contact lens solution.

Question 3

How much do monthly contact lenses cost?

Accepted Answer

You can expect to spend around $50–$160 for a box of 6 monthly contacts (although these prices are subject to fluctuation and change). Monthly contact lenses are typically more affordable than daily or bi-weekly contacts because you’re buying them less frequently.

Question 4

Do monthly contacts last for 30 days or 30 wears?

Accepted Answer

30 days. Once you’ve opened the packaging around a monthly contact lens, whether or not you remove or wear the lens that day, it should be discarded after 30 days.&nbsp;

Question 5

Can you wear monthly contact lenses for longer than a month?

Accepted Answer

No. Do not wear monthly contact lenses beyond the time advised by the manufacturer’s instructions. Even if you’ve taken great care of your monthly contacts and they appear undamaged, they are considered expired after 30 days. Continuing to use them after the 30-day mark could put your eyes at risk for health issues and will not be as comfortable to wear.&nbsp;

Question 6

Can you sleep in monthly contact lenses?

Accepted Answer

It’s not recommended. Certain 30-day contacts have been FDA-approved for extended wear, including overnight, but you should always consult with your optometrist before sleeping in your monthly contact lenses. Wearing your contacts while asleep can increase your risk of eye infection and other problems.&nbsp;

Monthly Contacts

Biofinity Toric

Biofinity

Air Optix Plus HydraGlyde

Air Optix Plus Hydraglyde for Astigmatism

Acuvue Vita

Bausch + Lomb ULTRA

Air Optix Colors

Bausch + Lomb ULTRA for Astigmatism

Air Optix Night & Day Aqua

Air Optix Plus Hydraglyde Multifocal

Monthly Contact Lens FAQs