Top 10 contact lenses for 2024

Our most popular and preferred contact lens 2024: It’s no surprise that 1 Day Acuvue Moist is one of our bestselling daily disposable contact lenses. LACREON® technology locks in moisture for all-day hydration. The lenses feel nice on your fingertip as well as on insertion, a noticeable comparison to other lenses on the market.

• Type: Dailies
• Lens Material: Etafilcon A
• Water Content: 58%
• Oxygen Permeability: 25.5 Dk/t

Benefits include:

• LACREON technology provides moisture and comfort
• Great for sensitive and dry eyes
• 1-2-3 indicator to show if the lenses are inside out
• VISITINT technology (light blue tint) allows for easier handling of the lens
• UV protection (should be worn with protective UV absorbing eyewear to protect the eye and surrounding area)

As a daily disposable lens, they are more hygienic and less hassle. Surprisingly, the price is reasonable for a premium lens.

The brand also offers:

1. 1 Day Acuvue Moist For Astigmatism contact lenses
2. 1 Day Acuvue Moist Multifocal contact lenses

Most affordable daily lenses 2024: Exclusive to Feel Good Contacts, you can save up to £192 annually with comfi Daily Disposable. It is our top selling daily lens and is celebrated for being a cost-effective, convenient and a hygienic option for contact lens wearers.

• Type: Dailies
• Lens Material: HEMA MAA (Etafilcon A)
• Water Content: 58%
• Oxygen Permeability: 28 Dk/t

Benefits include:

• A smaller pack size, perfect for new lens wearers
• Hassle-free and hygienic lens wearing experience
• An affordable daily option
• A natural and comfortable feel
• Comes with a UV filter

“For the price point, you will not find a higher quality of lens.” – Tina Patel, Contact Lens Optician at Feel Good Contacts.

As the wearing type is daily disposable, comfi significantly reduces the risk of infection as it eliminates the need to adhere to cleaning and storage routine. comfi’s daily option is also much cheaper than comparable lenses but offers an astounding 58% water content.

The best monthly lenses 2024: One of the most popular monthly contact lenses is Biofinity. The silicone hydrogel material provides more oxygen to the eye compared to some other monthly soft contact lenses. The patented Aquaform® technology helps the lenses to retain moisture, providing breathability.

• Type: Monthly
• Lens Material: Comfilcon A
• Water Content: 48%
• Oxygen Permeability: 160 Dk/t

Benefits include:

• Aquaform® technology for hydrated and healthy eyes
• Ideal for dry eyes
• Can be slept in for up to 6 nights and 7 days (only when approved by your optician)
• Aspheric design for precise and sharp focus
• Made from silicone hydrogel material for all day wear
• The subtle visibility tint allows for convenient insertion and removal

Catering to many different prescriptions, these lenses are also available for:

1. Astigmatism as Biofinity Toric
2. Presbyopia as Biofinity Multifocal

Best value lenses 2024: Save up to £239.04 annually with comfi Purest 1 Day. This lens is exclusive to Feel Good Contacts and offers an affordable option for those looking for comfortable daily disposable lens. This silicone hydrogel disposable lens has become a hit amongst new and experienced contact lens wearers.

• Type: Daily
• Lens Material: Innofilcon A
• Water Content: 45%
• Oxygen Permeability: 70 Dk/t

Benefits include:

• Comes with a UV filter
• Comfort for dry eyes
• Comfortable silicone hydrogel material
• A hassle-free lens-wearing experience

The comfi Purest 1 Day formula uses modern technology to ensure free flow of oxygen into the eyes and excellent moisture control, making them perfect for all-day wear. These silicone hydrogel dailies are an affordable option for those who suffer from dry eyes.

Our optician’s favourite: Acuvue Oasys 1-Day soft daily disposable contact lenses provide unparalleled on comfort. The unique tear-film stabilising HydraLuxe™ Technology provides exceptional comfort and hydration.

• Type: Dailies
• Lens Material: Senofilcon A
• Water Content: 38%
• Oxygen Permeability: 121 Dk/t

Benefits include:

• Breathable and hydrating silicone hydrogel lens material. These lenses are among some of the most breathable lenses on the market.
• More comfortable wear
• Hassle-free wearing experience for those with active lifestyles
• UV protection - blocks 90% UVA and 99% UVB rays (use with UV-protective eyewear)
• Visibility tint and ‘123’ indicator helps with lens application
• The tear-film stability gives stable and clear vision

These lenses are also available for astigmatism as Acuvue Oasys 1 Day for Astigmatism.

Best coloured lenses 2024: In terms of cosmetic contact lenses, we have to mention FreshLook Colorblends as our bestselling coloured contacts online. As a consistent bestseller for Feel Good Contacts, customers praise the range of colours and comfort that comes with these lenses.

• Type: Monthly
• Lens Material: Phemfilcon A
• Water Content: 55%
• Oxygen Permeability: 20 Dk/t

Benefits include:

• 3-in-1 colour blend technology to help enhance natural eye colour
• All-day comfort due to the Phemfilcon A material
• 12 stylish colours
• A wide variety of prescriptions, as well as in zero prescription

With 12 colours to choose from, these lenses are vibrant yet natural-looking, using 3-in-1 colour blend technology that mimics the natural pigment found in eyes.

One of the bestselling lenses: Another consistently bestselling lens is Air Optix Plus HydraGlyde, and it’s still an excellent option in 2024. As a mid-range contact lens, it offers great quality at an affordable price point.

Combat dry eyes with these silicone hydrogel lenses. The SmartShield® technology helps the lens resist a build-up of deposits that may lead to discomfort or even reduced quality of vision towards the end of the month as the lenses get older..

• Type: Monthly
• Lens Material: Lotrafilcon B
• Water Content: 33%
• Oxygen Permeability: 138 Dk/t

Benefits include:

• HydraGlyde Moisture Matrix technology provides hydration
• Enjoying consistent comfort from day 1 to day 30
• Breathable wear, due to the silicone hydrogel material
• Protecting against deposits - SmartShield technology

These lenses are available in a broad range of powers and parameters, including the toric version as Air Optix Plus HydraGlyde for Astigmatism.

Dailies AquaComfort Plus is a very popular daily disposable soft contact lens that is particularly well suited to those with active lifestyles. Manufactured by Alcon & Ciba, this lens is a product from a trusted brand (Dailies) which specialises in contact lenses for daily wear and disposal.

• Type: Dailies
• Lens Material: Nelfilcon A
• Water Content: 69%
• Oxygen Permeability: 26 Dk/t

Benefits include:

• Perfect for those with busy or active lifestyles
• Hydrating blink-activated technology keeps eyes feeling fresh
• These lenses are hygienic as you can dispose of them at the end of the day
• Easy to insert lenses, thanks to Visitint technology
• Comfortable due to the thin lens design

Blink-activated moisture technology keeps eyes refreshed. You can enjoy a comfortable wear all day long with these lenses. Additionally, you can also enjoy a reasonably priced product with outstanding performance.

This lens is available for:

1. Dailies AquaComfort Plus Toric
2. Dailies AquaComfort Plus Multifocal

Save up to £96.00 per year: For experienced contact lens wearers who may want to consider a monthly contact lens, comfi Air offers a high-quality cost-effective option. Compared to other lenses, comfi Air offers a high oxygen permeability, for comfortable all-day wear. It is essential to consult your optician before switching to a new lens.

• Type: Monthly
• Lens Material: Filcon 1
• Water Content: 47%
• Oxygen Permeability: 190 Dk/t

Benefits include:

• Perfect for dry eyes
• Excellent value for money
• Breathable wear compared to standard hydrogel lenses
• Superior comfort that lasts all day
• Smart Curve Design for sharper, clearer vision
• Handling tint to help insert and remove lenses
• UV protection (sunglasses should still be worn for full protection)

Please note: These silicone hydrogel lenses can be re-used for up to 30 days with nightly removal and cleaning.

Best choice of lenses to combat dry eyes: As the only lens to offer Water Gradient Technology, Dailies Total 1 is a truly great daily disposable lens. Although this lens is on the higher end of the price spectrum, this product is excellent value for money as the quality speaks for itself.

• Type: Dailies
• Lens Material: Delefilcon A
• Water Content: 33%
• Oxygen Permeability: 156 Dk/t

Benefits include:

• Ideal for dry eyes and anyone with an active lifestyle
• Silicone hydrogel offers incredible comfort and superior breathability
• SmarTears technology provides long-lasting moisture
• Daily disposable lenses – excellent hygiene and convenience
• Handling tint for easy application

Those who struggle with dry eyes should consider this option if they have a bigger budget. They are suitable for long hours in front of a screen, even with air-conditioning on full blast.

This lens is available as:

1. Dailies Total 1 for Astigmatism
2. Dailies Total 1 Multifocal