Daily vs. Monthly Contact Lenses: Which Is Better for Your Eyes?
If you’re a contact lens wearer, you’ve probably asked yourself: “Should I stick with monthly lenses, or switch to dailies?” At first glance, monthly contacts might seem cheaper, but when you look at the full picture of eye health, comfort, and long-term value, daily disposable contacts come out on top.
At Vision Care Center in Bellevue, more than 90% of our contact lens patients wear daily contacts — and here’s why:
1️⃣ Healthier for Your Eyes 🩺
Daily disposable contacts are the healthiest option available. Every morning you start with a fresh, sterile lens, which:
- Reduces the risk of eye infections
- Minimizes buildup of deposits and allergens
- Eliminates issues with lens cleaning solutions
👉 With monthlies, you’re reusing the same lens up to 30 times, which increases the chance of bacteria, irritation, and complications.
👉 Imagine: instead of using soap, you only used water to rinse your dishes every night. Would you eat off that plate after 30 days? No? So why do that with your eyes?
2️⃣ More Comfortable, All Day Long 😌
Patients consistently tell us that daily lenses feel better:
- Thinner, more breathable materials designed for all-day wear
- No end-of-the-month discomfort from a lens that’s worn out
- Great for people with dry eye or allergies
It’s no surprise that once patients switch to dailies, they rarely go back.
3️⃣ Convenience That Fits Your Lifestyle 🏃♂️
No bottles, no cases, no cleaning solutions. Just open a blister pack, pop in a fresh lens, and go.
- Perfect for students, busy professionals, or parents.
- Great for travelers — no TSA issues with contact lens solution bottles.
- Easy to replace if you lose or tear a lens (no stress about “ruining the whole month”).
4️⃣ Are Dailies Really More Expensive? 💸
Here’s the biggest misconception: people assume daily contacts are always more expensive. But with insurance, rebates, and our in-office promotions, dailies are often just as affordable — sometimes cheaper — than monthlies. We can even beat Costco and online retailers
✅ Manufacturer rebates: Many daily brands offer rebates of $200–$300 on year supplies.
✅ Insurance benefits: Vision plans like VSP and EyeMed apply directly to your contact lens purchase.
✅ Our current promotion:
- $50 OFF all annual supplies (on top of rebates + insurance)
- 20% OFF backup glasses or plano (no rx) sunglasses with your year supply
- Buy one pair of glasses, get your second 50% OFF
👉 When you stack rebates, insurance, and our discounts, dailies often end up costing the same — or even less — than monthlies.
5️⃣ My Money-Saving Tips for Contact Lens Wearers 💡
As your eye doctor in Bellevue, here’s how I help patients get the most value out of their lenses:
- Always buy a years supply to maximize rebates and discounts.
- Use insurance benefits directly at our clinic (not Costco or online).
- Take advantage of seasonal promotions like our Back-to-School Sale.
- Remember that with dailies, you save on cleaning solutions and cases — which adds up over time. (On average about $100/yr)
❓ Daily vs. Monthly Contact Lens FAQ
Q: Are daily contact lenses healthier than monthly lenses?
A: Yes — daily disposables are the healthiest option because you start each day with a fresh, sterile lens. This reduces infection risk and lens deposits.
Q: Do daily contacts really feel more comfortable?
A: Absolutely. Dailies are designed to be thinner, more breathable, and more hydrating, making them ideal for all-day comfort.
Q: Aren’t daily contacts more expensive?
A: Not necessarily. With rebates, insurance, and our current $50 off promotion, dailies are often the same price — or cheaper — than monthlies when purchased as a year supply.
Q: Why do most patients at Vision Care Center wear dailies?
A: Over 90% of our patients choose dailies because they’re healthier, more comfortable, and more convenient. Once they switch, they don’t go back.
✅ Bottom Line
Daily contacts win when it comes to health, comfort, convenience, and even cost. That’s why the vast majority of our patients in Bellevue wear daily lenses.
📅 This September only — save even more with our Fall Back-to-School Sale.
Call us at 📞 (425) 746-2122 or click below to order your year supply now!
Dr. Jordan Jin
Vision Care Center
14700 NE 8th St, Ste 105
Bellevue, WA 98007
📞 (425) 746-2122