- PRICE
- CONVENIENCE
- COMFORT
- ADAPTBILITY
- DURABILITY
- MAINTENANCE
- SUSTAINABILITY
- SUITABILITY
- COSMETIC WEAR
DAILY
High
Without additional cost for cleaning/ disinfecting solution and case
bi-weekly
Moderate
With additional cost for cleaning/ disinfecting solution and case
monthly
Low
With additional cost for cleaning/ disinfecting solution and case
DAILY
High
With a one-time use & leak-proof packaging
Easiest to replenish in case of loss/ tearing
bi-weekly
Moderate
Offers flexibility in wearing hours
monthly
Moderate
Offers flexibility in wearing hours
DAILY
Very High
Thin, soft & comfortable to wear
No build-up of deposits causing irritation/ allergies
Most hygienic for eye health
bi-weekly
High
Thick & easy to handle
Repeat usage may lead to lipid & protein build-up causing irritation/ allergies
monthly
Moderate
Thick & easy to handle
Repeat usage may lead to lipid & protein build-up causing irritation/ allergies
DAILY
High
Thin & easy to adapt to
bi-weekly
Moderate
Thick & may take time to get accustomed to
monthly
Moderate
Thick and may take time to get accustomed to
DAILY
Relatively Low
Thin and low resistance to tear & drying out
bi-weekly
High
Thicker composition makes them long lasting & resistant to drying out
monthly
High
Thicker composition makes them long lasting & resistant to drying out
DAILY
Low
Are sterile for one time use, so no care is required
No wearing schedule to be followed
bi-weekly
Moderate
Hygiene to wear, disinfection & care to store is required
Wearing schedule to be followed
monthly
High
Utmost hygiene to wear, disinfection & care to store is required
Strict wearing schedule to be followed
DAILY
Low
As multiple lenses to discard
bi-weekly
Moderate
As less number of lenses to discard
monthly
High
As least number of lenses to discard
DAILY
Active lifestyles like frequent travelling / sports such as swimming
Wearers with sensitive eyes
Occasional wearers
Wearers who prioritise personal hygiene
Children & teens
bi-weekly
Regular wearers in a controlled environment
Wearers with less time constraints to dedicate to hygiene and care
Wearers who switch between eyeglasses & contacts daily
monthly
Regular wearers in a controlled environment
Wearers with less time constraints to dedicate to hygiene and care
Wearers who switch between eyeglasses & contacts daily
DAILY
Yes
Available in a few colours
bi-weekly
No
monthly
Yes
Available in a few colours