General FAQs

See our answers to your most frequently asked questions about contact lenses and the TOTAL® brand below.

TOTAL® contact lenses can be purchased through your optician & online. Don’t have an optician? Find one here.

What are your most comfortable contact lenses?

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 material that provides nearly 100% water at the outermost surface so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture.^1-4

What is Water Gradient material?

TOTAL® contact lenses are the first and only contact lenses to incorporate Water Gradient material, allowing for nearly 100% water at the outermost surface.^1-4** This creates a gentle cushion of moisture to keep your contact lenses comfortable throughout the day.

**Based on in vitro measurements of unworn lenses.

What is water content in contact lenses?

The water content in contact lenses refers to the quantity of H₂O in the lens. All TOTAL® contact lenses feature nearly 100% water at the surface of the lens for exceptional comfort.^1-4

Why are your lenses so comfortable?

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.^1-4

Are daily or monthly contact Lenses better?

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.

Are daily contacts more comfortable than monthly contact lenses?

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®, our daily disposable contact lenses with nearly 100% water at the outermost surface so nothing touches the eye but a gentle cushion of moisture.^1-4

*Eye exam may be required. Professional fees may apply.

References:

1. In vitro analysis of lehfilcon A contact lenses outermost surface softness and correlation with water content; Alcon data on file, 2021.

2. In vitro analysis of lens oxygen permeability, water content, and surface imaging; Alcon data on file 2021.

3. 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.

4. Thekveli S, Qui Y, Kapoor Y, et al. Structure-property relationship of delefilcon A lenses. Cont Lens Anterior Eye. 2012;35(Supp 1):e14.

Consult your eye care professional for wear, care, precautions, warnings, contraindications and adverse effects.