DAILIES TOTAL1®

DAILIES TOTAL1® are the only contact lenses to feature water gradient technology, which increases the water content to almost 100% near the surface of the lens. This cushion of moisture, combined with the highest breathability of any daily disposable, give your eyes a feels-like-nothing’s-there comfort and overall healthier look.

Want to level up even more on comfort? SmarTears® Technology releases an ingredient found naturally in tears to stabilize your eye’s tear film.

Finally, no need for cleaning solutions and a case. With DAILIES TOTAL1®, you’ll enjoy the convenience and health benefits of starting each day with fresh, clean contacts.

Don’t worry about reordering contacts. Subscribe to DAILIES TOTAL1® at checkout and we’ll make sure you get your contacts when you need them with free shipping.

MANUFACTURER DISCLAIMER: DAILIES TOTAL1® contact lenses: Ask your eye care practitioner for complete wear, care, and safety information.

Dailies Total1 vs Acuvue Oasys 1-Day

If you're researching premium daily disposable contact lenses, you've probably narrowed your search down to two top contenders: Dailies Total1 and Acuvue Oasys 1-Day. Both are excellent options designed to keep your eyes comfortable from morning until the end of the day. To help you decide, we're comparing these two popular lenses feature by feature.

Lens materials and water content

When comparing Dailies Total1 vs Acuvue Oasys, the materials they use stand out as a key difference. Dailies Total1 contacts feature unique Water Gradient Technology. They're the first and only daily disposable lenses with nearly 100 percent water at the surface. This means nothing touches your eye but a gentle cushion of moisture, creating a lens that feels like nothing.

Both are highly breathable silicone hydrogel daily lenses, but Dailies Total1 is often recognized for its moisture-at-the-surface design and strong breathability profile. The bigger difference is how each lens manages moisture and oxygen flow: Acuvue Oasys 1-Day focuses on all-day comfort with HydraLuxe, while Dailies Total1 uses Water Gradient Technology to create nearly 100% water at the lens surface, so the part that touches your eye stays especially moist.

While both provide high oxygen permeability to keep your eyes healthy, Dailies Total1 takes a unique approach by transitioning from a highly breathable core to a moisture-rich surface. It also has the upper hand in breathability, with a Dk/t of 156 compared with 121 for Acuvue Oasys 1-Day, which translates to nearly 30% more breathability than Acuvue’s leading daily contact.

That matters because, in most lenses, adding more water can reduce oxygen flow. Dailies Total1 is different. Its Water Gradient Technology creates a lens with nearly 100% water at the surface while still maintaining very high breathability. In real-world wear, that can mean lenses that stay comfortable longer, feel less noticeable through the day, and help keep eyes feeling fresher with less buildup.

Comfort and moisture technology

Comfort is crucial when choosing a daily contact lens. Dailies Total1 one day contact lenses use SmarTears Technology, which actively releases an ingredient found naturally in your own tears. Because of this, they're often loved even by those who have experienced dryness in other lenses. In fact, nearly 9 out of 10 wearers agreed that Dailies Total1 contacts are so comfortable they sometimes forget they are wearing them.

Acuvue Oasys 1-Day approaches comfort with a tear-inspired design meant to integrate with your natural tear film. Both lenses aim to reduce end-of-day eye fatigue, but if you struggle specifically with surface dryness, the water gradient approach of Dailies Total1 offers a highly specialized solution.

Daily use and pack sizes

With either option, you get to start every day with fresh contact lenses, skipping the hassle of cleaning solutions and storage cases. If you choose Dailies Total1, you can stock up conveniently. Buying a Dailies Total1 90 pack provides a three-month supply for one eye, making it easier to manage your reorders. Acuvue Oasys 1-Day also comes in a 90-pack option, giving you comparable convenience when it's time to refill your prescription.

Making your final choice

Choosing between Acuvue Oasys 1-Day vs Dailies Total1 ultimately comes down to your individual eye health and what your eye doctor recommends. Both offer exceptional breathability and all-day comfort. If you value a lens surface that is almost entirely water, Dailies Total1 might be your ideal match. Review your prescription, compare your pack options, and easily order your perfect daily lenses online.