FAQs
See our answers to your most frequently asked questions about contact lenses and the DAILIES TOTAL1™ brand below.
DAILIES TOTAL1™ contact lenses require a prescription and can be purchased through Alcon Authorized Dealers. Don't know where to buy? Find an optical shop here.
Yes. Alcon offers a 5-day trial* for our DAILIES TOTAL1™ contact lenses. Click here to know more about details.
*Eye exam may be required. Professional fees may apply.
We may be biased, but DAILIES TOTAL1™ contact lenses are our favorite contact lens choice for those wanting exceptional comfort. Why, you ask? Because all DAILIES TOTAL1™ contact lenses feature Water Gradient material that provides nearly 100% water at the outermost surface so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture.1-2
DAILIES TOTAL1™ contact lenses are the first and only contact lenses to incorporate Water Gradient material, allowing for nearly 100% water at the outermost surface. This creates a gentle cushion of moisture to keep your contact lenses comfortable throughout the day.1-2**
**Based on in vitro measurements of unworn lenses.
The water content in contact lenses refers to the quantity of H2O in the lens. All DAILIES TOTAL1™ contact lenses feature nearly 100% water at the surface of the lens for exceptional comfort.1-2 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 DAILIES TOTAL1™ family of contact lenses for daily disposable contact lens wearers. DAILIES TOTAL1™ contact lenses with exceptional comfort feature Water Gradient material that provides nearly 100% water at the outermost surface so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture.1-4 Get a trial* today.
*Eye exam may be required. Professional fees may apply.
Contact lenses should remain comfortable when used according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you’re experiencing contact lens discomfort, talk to your optician and ask about DAILIES TOTAL1™, the daily disposable contact lenses with nearly 100% water at the outermost surface so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture, offering you exceptional comfort.1-4
Presbyopia is a naturally occurring vision condition that typically begins in or around your 40s. It develops gradually over time and affects the elasticity of the eye, making it difficult to read print up close. It's nothing out of the ordinary because it happens to everyone. You typically notice it when you read something and move it further away from your face to bring it into focus.
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Astigmatism occurs when the cornea is shaped like a rugby ball, as opposed to spherical like a basketball. This causes fuzzy, blurred vision and can make images appear stretched. Not to worry, it can be corrected with a Toric contact lens like DAILIES TOTAL™ for Astigmatism
Lens stability is key to clear, consistent vision. Some contact lenses for astigmatism can rotate excessively during blinking, which can cause blurry vision. DAILIES TOTAL1™ for Astigmatism has a unique, proven design that keeps the contact lenses in place, providing exceptionally clear vision all day.5
*Eye exam may be required. Professional fees may apply.
References:
1. Thekveli S, Qui Y, Kapoor Y, et al. Structure-property relationship of delefilcon A lenses. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2012;35(Supp 1):e14.
2. Angelini TE, Nixon RM, Dunn AC, et al. Viscoelasticity and mesh-size at the surface of hydrogels characterized with microrheology. Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci. 2013;54:E-abstract 500.
3. Pérez-Gómez I, Giles T. European survey of contact lens wearers and eye care professionals on satisfaction with a new water gradient daily disposable contact lens. Clin Optom. 2014;6:17-23.
4. In a clinical trial to assess overall performance of DAILIES TOTAL1® for Astigmatism lenses where n=134 patients; Alcon data on file, 2021.
5. In a clinical trial to evaluate stability of axis orientation of DAILIES TOTAL1™ for Astigmatism lenses where n=47; Alcon data on file, 2020.
Consult your eye care professional for wear, care, precautions, warnings, contraindications and adverse effects.
