Daily disposable lenses are one of the most popular types of contact lenses available. This popularity is largely owing to the comfort, convenience and health benefits that they offer. However, popularity of daily disposable lenses varies from country to country.

In the UK for instance, over 30% of new contact lens wearers choose to buy daily disposable lenses. However, in the United States their popularity is much lower with only around 6% choosing this type of contact lenses.

Comfort is a key reason why so many people in the UK buy daily disposable lenses. A recent study showed that over 80% of contact lens wearers found that daily disposable lenses were more comfortable than fortnightly disposable lenses. This is because changing contact lenses frequently prevents the build up of deposits in the tear film which can cause discomfort and also infection.

However the main benefit contributing to the popularity of daily disposable lenses is the convenience that they offer. Unlike other contact lenses, daily disposable lenses to not require wearers to clean and disinfect them. This significantly cuts down on the tedium involved with caring for lenses.

This convenience and ease of use also makes daily disposable lenses an ideal choice for children. They are also a good option for people who travel frequently and who do not want to have to worrying about remembering to pack solutions and spares.

The health benefits offered by daily disposable lenses is another reason behind their success. As they are replaced every day, daily disposable lenses do not attract the build up of dirt and are therefore less likely to cause an infection.