Order Breathable Contact Lenses

Your eye care professional (ECP) handles most of the technical decisions during your contact lens exam, but knowing what to look for when placing an order online makes the process smoother. Here is what to check before you buy:

1. Start with your contact lens prescription. Your ECP will have already selected a lens brand based on your eye shape and prescription range.

2. Confirm the details on your lens box, including base curve, diameter, power, and brand, since these all need to match your order exactly.

3. Decide on a replacement schedule. Silicone hydrogel lenses come in daily and monthly options, and the right one mostly depends on how often you wear contacts and how you prefer to manage your routine.

4. Check whether you need a specialty lens. Toric silicone hydrogel lenses are available for astigmatism, and multifocal options are available for presbyopia.

5. Upload your prescription or have the retailer verify it with your optometrist before completing your order.

Daily vs Monthly Breathable Contact Lenses

Daily breathable lenses are the more convenient option. A fresh pair goes in each morning and gets thrown away at night, which makes them well-suited for travel, irregular wear schedules, or anyone who would rather skip a cleaning routine entirely.

Monthly breathable lenses can be a better fit if you wear contacts most days and want to spend less over the course of a year. You clean and store them each night using a multipurpose solution and replace the pair on the schedule your eye doctor recommends, whether that is every two weeks or every month.