Dailies are popular among lens wearers for the following reasons:

1. Dailies are convenient

Because dailies are simply thrown away at the end of the day, you don’t have to worry about accidentally forgetting to replace your contacts. Dailies’ convenient replacement schedule also makes them ideal for travel.

2. Dailies are comfortable

Daily disposable contacts are generally thinner than reusable contacts because they’re not designed to last several days. Thinner lenses allow more oxygen to reach the eyes than thicker lenses, and this translates to better comfort.

3. Dailies are less prone to deposit buildup

Even with regular cleaning, the surface of contact lenses can accumulate deposits over time, causing discomfort and irritation. This is not a problem with daily disposable lenses because they’re thrown away at the end of the day.

4. Dailies are low maintenance

Daily disposable contacts require less maintenance than reusable contacts because they’re meant to be worn for one day only.

When it comes to disadvantages, daily disposable contacts only really have one: cost. Dailies generally cost more upfront than reusable lenses because you can only wear each pair once. That being said, you may be able to save money on lens care products since dailies require little to no maintenance. However, you should still keep lens care products for rewetting purposes.

Many lens wearers enjoy using weekly contacts for the following reasons:

1. Weeklies are affordable

Weekly contacts are generally cheaper upfront than daily disposable contacts. This makes them a solid choice for lens wearers on a budget.

2. Weeklies are fairly durable

Weeklies are a bit thicker than daily disposable contacts because they’re meant to last up to 14 days. This makes them more durable and less prone to drying out than dailies.

3. Some weeklies can be worn overnight

Some weekly contacts are FDA-cleared or approved for overnight wear. These contacts are a solid choice for people who sometimes forget to remove their contacts before bed.

4. Weeklies allow flexibility

Some lens wearers only use their contacts for a few hours each day. They may also use their contacts only on certain days. Weekly contacts allow lens wearers like these the freedom to use their contacts only when they really need to without feeling wasteful.

Unfortunately, weekly contact lenses have a few disadvantages, including:

• Possible irritation – Even with daily cleaning, weekly contacts can accumulate deposits. Deposits can build up on the surface of the lens, making a once comfortable lens uncomfortable and irritating.
• Greater risk of eye problems – Wearing reusable contacts continuously for several days, even contacts that are approved for sleeping, can pose risks to your eyes because contacts deprive eyes of oxygen. Risks include eye infections, corneal ulcers, and permanent vision loss.
• High maintenance – Because weekly contacts are reusable, you need to regularly clean and disinfect them after each use. This process can be tedious if you have a busy schedule.

At Lens.com, we offer a variety of weekly contact lenses. For your reference, here’s a list of the best-selling weekly contacts on Lens.com for 2022.