Many contact lens wearers have recently been asking the same question: are Dailies AquaComfort Plus discontinued? The confusion is understandable, but the answer is reassuring for existing users.
Dailies AquaComfort Plus Are Still Available
Dailies AquaComfort Plus contact lenses have not been fully discontinued. If you already wear them, you can still buy them as usual from online retailers and optical stores.
The change that has caused concern relates specifically to trial lenses used by opticians when fitting new patients.
Trial Lenses Discontinued for New Patients
The Dailies AquaComfort Plus and Dailies AquaComfort Plus Toric versions have been discontinued for trials. This means eye care professionals will no longer fit new patients with these lenses during eye exams or contact lens fittings.
Importantly, this does not affect existing wearers. The lenses remain in production and continue to be sold to patients who are already successfully wearing them.
Why Is This Happening?
Contact lens manufacturers regularly streamline older products as newer technologies become available. While Dailies AquaComfort Plus has been a popular daily disposable for many years, more modern lenses now offer better materials, higher oxygen transmission, and improved comfort.
Because of this, opticians are increasingly encouraged to fit new wearers with newer daily disposable lenses instead of older designs.
Newer Alternatives Opticians May Recommend
If you are a new contact lens wearer, or if your optician suggests switching, these daily disposable lenses are commonly recommended as modern alternatives:
Acuvue Oasys 1 Day contact lenses
These lenses are designed to deliver consistent comfort throughout the day and are now often preferred for new fittings.
Should You Switch If You Already Wear Them?
If Dailies AquaComfort Plus works well for you, there is no urgent need to change. You can continue purchasing them as long as they remain available.
That said, your next eye exam may be a good opportunity to discuss newer options with your optician, especially if you experience dryness or discomfort later in the day.
