Best contacts for nearsightedness

The best contacts for nearsightedness combine crisp vision with all-day comfort. They're everything users could want in a corrective lens.

Nearsightedness, also called myopia (but we're pretty informal around here), is when objects look fine up close but blurry when they're far away. This happens when part of your eye causes light rays to bend. 

The best contact lenses for myopia are designed to bend light rays inward, which corrects the vision issues caused by nearsightedness. A good lens is comfortable and has a concave shape to account for the different shape of your eyes. Soft contacts, rigid gas permeable contacts, and Ortho-K lenses all help people conquer nearsightedness and live their best lives — so you can spot that fast-food sign before missing your exit.

The best contacts for myopia are:

• DAILIES TOTAL1®

• ACUVUE® OASYS® 1-Day

• Biofinity®

• 1-DAY ACUVUE® MOIST®

DAILIES TOTAL1

DAILIES TOTAL1 contacts are daily disposables, so they're one of the most convenient options for users with nearsightedness. You put in a new pair in the morning and throw it away at night. No soaking your lenses or juggling bottles of multipurpose lens solution. DAILIES TOTAL1 contacts are available in negative (minus) prescriptions, which means they correct nearsightedness directly. They also use water gradient technology to boost comfort.

If you have presbyopia, an age-related condition that makes it difficult to focus on close objects, consider DAILIES TOTAL1 multifocal contacts. Multifocal lenses incorporate multiple prescriptions, so they can help with near and far vision. 

ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day

ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day lenses also come in negative prescriptions, so they bend light inward, correcting the blurriness caused by nearsightedness. It's easy to keep these lenses centered on your eye, making your vision more stable. Improved stability may even help combat eyestrain, as your eyes don't have to stress themselves out by constantly refocusing on the objects around you.

ACUVUE OASYS 1-Day contacts are designed to lubricate and moisturize your eyes throughout the day, so they're ideal for users who work long hours or spend a lot of time staring at screens. Like DAILIES TOTAL 1 contacts, these lenses are daily disposables.

Biofinity

Manufactured by CooperVision, Biofinity lenses come in a wide range of negative prescriptions, all of which can make your distance vision as sharp as Cupid's arrow. Biofinity contacts also feature unique technology to keep your eyes moist. Most manufacturers apply surface treatments, but CooperVision uses a process designed to bind water within the lens. As a result, these contacts stay comfortable all day long.

Biofinity lenses are monthly disposables, so you wear the same pair every day for 30 days. Note: You have to remove monthly disposables before bed each night. This gives your eyes a much-needed break, preventing dryness and warding off infections. 

1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST

If you battle dry eye on the daily, consider getting 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST lenses. Like other products on our list of the best contacts for nearsightedness, 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST contacts bend light inward, making them ideal for people with blurry distance vision.

These lenses use Lacreon technology, which embeds a moisture-retaining agent directly into each contact. The result is a moist, smooth surface for all-day comfort. 1-DAY ACUVUE MOIST contacts are also thinner than some products, making it easier to get used to them.

Best contact lenses for high myopia

High myopia is defined as needing more than -5.0 diopters of spherical correction. A diopter is a unit of measurement used to describe the focusing power of a lens. Negative numbers indicate nearsightedness, while positive numbers indicate farsightedness.

Not all of the best contact lenses for nearsightedness work well for people with such high diopter measurements. However, 1-800 Contacts carries two products designed for people with severe myopia: 

Biofinity XR

Biofinity XR contacts are made specifically for users who have extreme nearsightedness or farsightedness. XR stands for extended range, indicating that these lenses work with a broader range of diopter measurements. Best of all, Biofinity XR contacts are soft and flexible, making them one of the most comfortable options for users with myopia.

Proclear® XR

Proclear XR lenses are a bit different than the other items on our list. They're toric lenses, which means they have a unique shape designed to overcome astigmatism, an abnormal curvature of your lens or cornea. Astigmatism often causes blurriness or distorted vision, but wearing toric lenses can correct these issues.

How much do contacts cost for nearsightedness?

The best contacts for nearsightedness cost anywhere from $56.99 to $200.99, depending on which product you choose. Daily disposables are less expensive upfront, but you have to order them more often. You can expect to pay more for extended-range and toric lenses, as they're more complex.

How to choose the best nearsighted lenses for you

If an eye exam reveals that you're nearsighted, don't panic. You don't need to spend your life with distances looking like floating fantasy portals. There are plenty of contacts available to correct your vision without causing discomfort. Contact lenses have several advantages over glasses, such as increased visibility and improved aesthetics. Contacts also work better for people with active lifestyles.

To get a prescription, you need a professional vision exam. If you're dealing with a jam-packed schedule, try booking an online vision exam instead of an in-person one. Once you have that Rx in your hands, search for a product that matches your diopter measurement and aesthetic preferences. When you're ready to buy, visit 1-800 Contacts to find your favorite brand.

 

Did you know you can order contacts online? 

Say goodbye to trips to the eye doctor and hello to convenience! With 1-800 Contacts, you can easily order your contact lenses online and have them delivered straight to your door. Plus, our online vision exam makes it simple to get the prescription you need without leaving home. And the best part? You’ll save money on your first order with 1-800 Contacts. It’s never been easier to get your contacts!

Original publish date: 7/1/2024

Updated date: 4/20/2026