General FAQs
See our answers to your most frequently asked questions about contact lenses and the TOTAL® brand below.
TOTAL® contact lenses require a prescription and can be purchased through your eye doctor, online, or other retailers. Don’t have an eye doctor? Find one here.
Yes. Alcon offers a FREE* 5-day trial for our DAILIES TOTAL1® contact lenses and a FREE* 30-day trial for our TOTAL30® lenses. Just download the certificate and show it to your eye doctor at your next eye exam. Eye exam may be required before lens trial. Professional fees may apply. Offer available at participating offices.
We may be biased, but TOTAL® contact lenses are our favorite contact lens choice for those wanting exceptional comfort. Why, you ask? Because all TOTAL® contact lenses feature Water Gradient Technology that provides nearly 100% water at the outermost surface so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture.
TOTAL® contact lenses are the first and only contact lenses to incorporate Water Gradient Technology, allowing for nearly 100% water at the outermost surface.** This creates a gentle cushion of moisture on the eye to keep your contact lenses comfortable throughout the day.
The water content in contact lenses refers to the quantity of H20 in the lens. All TOTAL® contact lenses feature nearly 100% water at the surface of the lens for exceptional comfort. Check them out here.
If you’ve ever felt the edges of your contact lenses, you’re not alone. Some people adjust to the feeling over time, while for others it may be a source of contact lens discomfort. We believe that wearing contact lenses should feel seamless. That’s why we’ve created a TOTAL® family of contact lenses for daily disposable and monthly replacement contact lens wearers. TOTAL® contact lenses feature Water Gradient Technology that provides nearly 100% water at the outermost surface so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture. Get a FREE* trial today.
Contact lenses should remain comfortable when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you’re experiencing contact lens discomfort, talk to your eye doctor and ask about DAILIES TOTAL1® or TOTAL30®, the daily disposable and monthly replacement contact lenses with nearly 100% water at the outermost surface so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture.
That’s a tough question as it totally depends on your personal needs and preferences. Please check with your eye care professional for what is right for you. Monthly replacement contact lenses may be better for those who prefer not to dispose of their contact lenses every day or the space-saving benefit of fewer contact lens boxes. Daily disposable contact lenses may be better for consumers who like a fresh new lens every day and prefer not to have to clean and disinfect their lenses.
Monthly replacement contact lenses are designed to be used for up to 30 days then replaced with a new lens at the beginning of a new month. In the case of TOTAL30® contact lenses, they should be removed each day for proper cleaning, disinfecting, and storing. Click here for more about our favorite monthly replacement lens.
Daily disposable contact lens wearers will argue a new lens every day provides an ultimate lens-wearing experience. On the other hand, with proper cleaning and disinfection, monthly replacement contacts are another great option. Explore DAILIES TOTAL1® and TOTAL30®, our daily disposable and monthly replacement contact lenses with nearly 100% water at the outermost surface so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture.
Monthly replacement contacts are great for people who prefer not to dispose of their contact lenses every day or prefer the space-saving benefit of fewer boxes. Monthly replacement contact lenses also tend to be less expensive than their daily disposable counterparts.
In most cases, monthly replacement contact lenses are less expensive than daily disposable contact lenses. Just be sure to factor in the cost of cleaning and disinfecting solution in your monthly routine. Learn all about our monthly replacement lens here.
TOTAL30® contacts are safe when used according to directions for use. Just remember to remove, clean and disinfect them with a multi-purpose solution or hydrogen peroxide solution at the end of each day.
Monthly replacement contact lenses are designed to be worn for up to 30 days then replaced with a new lens at the beginning of a new month. In the case of TOTAL30® contact lenses, they should be removed each day for proper cleaning, disinfecting, and storing in contact lens solution. Make sure you always follow your eye doctor’s instructions and product directions for use. Click here for more about our favorite monthly replacement lens, TOTAL30®.
TOTAL30® contacts require daily removal, cleaning and disinfection. Follow the product directions for use or your eye doctor’s instructions. Click here to learn how to clean and disinfect your lenses with our multi-purpose contact lens solution, OPTI-FREE® Puremoist®.
Monthly disposable contact lenses–otherwise known as monthly replacement contact lenses–have a replacement schedule of 30 days for each contact lens. Learn more about our monthly contacts here.
Wearing contact lenses longer than indicated by the manufacturer (or as recommended by your eye doctor) can lead to eye infections or complications.
You should always follow the wear and care instructions from your eye doctor. Wearing lenses for the indicated replacement schedule decreases the risk of eye infections and degradation of the lens. Learn more about TOTAL30® monthly replacement contact lenses.
Follow the product directions for use when cleaning, disinfecting and storing your contact lenses. We recommend OPTI-FREE® Puremoist® Multipurpose Disinfecting Solution or a hydrogen peroxide-based solution like CLEAN CARE® PLUS Cleaning and Disinfecting Solution to care for your monthly replacement contact lenses.
While you will need an eye doctor to officially diagnose you with presbyopia, there are some telltale signs. Review the symptoms to see if you may be suffering from this common condition.
There are several things to consider if you think you may be suffering from presbyopia. Here’s a helpful list of what to ask your doctor.
Yes, they do! Check them out here.
*Eye exam may be required before lens trial. Professional fees may apply. Offer available at participating offices.
**Based on laboratory testing of unworn lenses.
Ask your eye care professional for complete wear, care and safety information. 
