Replacement schedule
Daily disposables skip cleaning; two-week and monthly lenses need a care system and a case.
Contact lenses · Lens types
Daily, Toric and Multifocal Lenses Choosing the modality and design for each patient.
Soft lenses differ by replacement schedule, material and optical design. Matching those three to the patient's prescription, eyes and habits drives comfort, success and how often they reorder.
DailyFresh lens every day, no case or solution
2-week / monthlyReusable lenses with a care system
ToricCorrects astigmatism with a stabilized design
MultifocalDistance and near in one lens for presbyopia
The choices
Five decisions behind every soft lens fit
Each decision narrows the families that fit the patient and shapes their reorder pattern.
Material
Silicone hydrogel lenses carry more oxygen; hydrogels remain in some daily and specialty lines.
Astigmatism
Toric lenses use stabilization so the cylinder axis stays in place on the eye.
Presbyopia
Multifocal designs spread distance, intermediate and near power across the optic; some families add multifocal toric options.
Wear schedule
Daily wear versus approved extended wear; overnight wear raises infection risk.
Matching patients to designs
Simple rules of thumb many practices use, always subject to the fit on the eye.
- Ask about screens, sports and travel
- Fit astigmatism, do not ignore it
- Offer multifocals before readers
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Part-time and new wearers
Dailies remove care steps and suit occasional wear and kids.
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Astigmatic patients
Uncorrected cylinder causes blur and dropout; most families now offer torics.
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Emerging presbyopes
A multifocal trial keeps patients in lenses instead of over-the-counter readers.
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Dry or sensitive eyes
Material, replacement schedule and a dry eye workup can extend comfortable wear time.
Fitting
From trial to final prescription
Trial lenses, follow-up and a written prescription complete the fit.
Trial on the eye
Check centration, movement, rotation for torics and vision at all distances for multifocals.
Follow up
Confirm comfort and vision after real-world wear before finalizing.
Release the Rx
Give the patient the finalized prescription; the FTC sets a one-year minimum expiration unless there is a documented medical reason.
Lens types at a glance
Soft lens categories with catalog examples
| Daily sphere | ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day, DAILIES TOTAL1, INFUSE One-Day, clariti 1 day |
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| Daily toric | DAILIES TOTAL1 for Astigmatism, PRECISION1 for Astigmatism, MyDay toric |
| Daily multifocal | DAILIES TOTAL1 Multifocal, INFUSE One-Day Multifocal, MyDay multifocal |
| Daily multifocal toric | ACUVUE OASYS MAX 1-Day Multifocal for Astigmatism |
| Reusable toric and multifocal | TOTAL30 for Astigmatism and Multifocal, ULTRA for Presbyopia, Biofinity Toric Multifocal |
| Myopia control | MiSight 1 day dual-focus daily lens |
| Care required | Reusable lenses need a disinfecting system and case replacement |
Questions practices ask
Are daily lenses always better?
They remove care steps and suit many patients, but reusable lenses still fit some budgets and prescriptions.
When should I fit a toric?
When uncorrected astigmatism affects vision. Many families now cover the cylinder powers most patients need.
Do multifocals work for everyone?
Success depends on expectations and fitting. Follow each manufacturer's fitting guide.
How long is a contact lens prescription valid?
At least one year under the FTC Contact Lens Rule, unless a documented medical reason supports a shorter period.
Do lens orders earn the participation credit?
No. Contact lenses are excluded from the 15% participation credit; care solutions ordered through RescueLink can qualify.
References
Fit the right lens, then keep the reorder.
Every finalized prescription is an annual supply waiting to be captured.
Product names are trademarks of their respective owners. Follow each manufacturer's fitting guide and labeling. Contact lenses are excluded from the 15% participation credit.