Monthly Contacts Archives

How Much Do Contacts Cost in 2026? A Complete Price Guide

Written By Lauren Anderson

The price of a pack of contact lenses can vary a lot more than people expect.

Some can cost less than $30 a box, while others can exceed $100. The price difference comes down to how often the lenses are supposed to be replaced, your prescription, and the tech built into the lenses.

So, how much do contacts cost in 2026? Let’s get into it.

Disclaimer: Prices were accurate at the time this article was written. Contact lens prices change regularly and may vary due to promotions. Check the product pages on EZContacts for our current contact lens prices.

Comfilcon A Contact Lenses: Everything You Need To Know

Written By Lauren Anderson

Comfilcon A is the material used in CooperVision’s Biofinity family of monthly contact lenses. Introduced in 2008, it’s a silicone hydrogel material designed to combine high oxygen transmission with high water content.

But what exactly are Comfilcon A contact lenses? And why have they become so popular among both doctors and contact lens users?

Silicone Hydrogel Contact Lenses vs Hydrogel: What’s the Difference?

Written By Lauren Anderson

“Hydrogel and “silicone hydrogel.” They may sound similar, but these materials actually represent two different generations of contact lens technology.

So how are they different? The short answer is that silicone hydrogel contact lenses let much more oxygen through to the eye than traditional hydrogel lenses.

That’s why most modern soft contact lenses are now made from silicone hydrogel materials.

But if silicone hydrogel is newer, does that automatically make it better? And how exactly are the two materials different? Let’s take a closer look.

How Long Does It Take To Get Used To Contacts?

Written By Lauren Anderson

When you put in contacts for the first time, they can feel a bit odd. It takes some time to get used to having an object sitting on your eye!

You may be wondering, how long does it take to get used to contacts exactly? Most people are able to adapt quickly, but it is still a process.

Let’s break it all down.

Woman putting contact lens solution in case

Monthly Contacts: Step-by-Step Cleaning Checklist for Beginners

Written By Lauren Anderson

Monthly contacts are designed for up to 30 days of wear, but only if they’re cleaned and stored correctly.

If you’re a monthly contact lens beginner, cleaning them can feel like a lot of work at first. But once you get the hang of things, it becomes second nature.

This guide tells you how to clean your lenses step by step, lists the common mistakes to avoid, and explains what kind of solution you should be using.