Updated October 2026 · Written by the opticians at Alankar Opticians, Mumbai (since 1968)
Do your eyes feel dry, scratchy or tired by 4 pm? Do you take your contact lenses out the moment you reach home? You are not alone. Long hours on laptops, air-conditioned offices, two-wheeler rides through dust and late nights make dryness the number one complaint we hear from contact lens wearers at our Kalbadevi store.
The good news: in most cases you do not have to give up contact lenses. You need the right lens. Here are the best contact lenses for dry eyes available in India in 2026, with real prices, who each lens suits, and simple habits that make a big difference.
Quick answer
- Best overall: Alcon Dailies Total 1 (₹3,403 / 30 lenses)
- Best all-day moisture: Biotrue ONEday (₹2,950 / 30)
- Best for screens and AC: Acuvue Oasys 1-Day (₹3,300 / 30)
- Best value: Acuvue 1-Day Moist (from ₹669 / 10)
- Best monthly lens: CooperVision Proclear (₹1,545 / 6)
Not sure? WhatsApp your prescription to +91 88795 11150 and our opticians will tell you which lens fits your eyes, free.
Why do contact lenses make my eyes feel dry?
A soft contact lens sits on your tear film. When tears evaporate faster than your eyes make them, the lens surface dries out and starts to feel rough. Common reasons:
- Screens: we blink far less often while looking at a screen, so the tear film breaks up faster.
- Air-conditioning and fans: moving, dry air pulls moisture from the lens.
- Old lens types: older hydrogel lenses let less oxygen through and can dehydrate during the day.
- Over-wearing: using a monthly lens for 2 or 3 months, or sleeping in lenses, builds up deposits.
- The wrong solution or topping up old solution in the case.
- Underlying dry eye, which is common after 40, with some medicines, and in people with thyroid or hormonal changes.
What to look for in a contact lens for dry eyes
| Daily disposable | A fresh, clean lens every morning, with no build-up of deposits. This is the single biggest upgrade for dry eyes. |
| Silicone hydrogel material | Lets several times more oxygen reach the eye than older hydrogel lenses, so eyes stay whiter and more comfortable over long hours. |
| Moisture technology | Look for a built-in wetting agent or water-loving surface: Water Gradient, HydraLuxe, HyperGel, Lacreon, PC Technology. |
| Don't chase water % | A higher water percentage does not always mean less dryness. Some high-water lenses lose water during the day. How the lens keeps moisture matters more. |
The 6 best daily contact lenses for dry eyes in India
1. Alcon Dailies Total 1: Best overall for dry eyes
Price: ₹3,403 for 30 lenses · Powers -0.50 to -12.00
Dailies Total 1 is the lens opticians most often suggest when a patient says "my lenses feel dry by evening". It is a water gradient lens: the silicone hydrogel core lets plenty of oxygen through, while the outer surface is almost all water (over 80%), so what touches your eye feels like a cushion of moisture. Many long-hour wearers say they forget they are wearing lenses.
Best for: People who wear lenses 10 to 14 hours a day, office and AC users
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2. Bausch & Lomb Biotrue ONEday: Best for moisture that lasts all day
Price: ₹2,950 for 30 lenses · Powers -0.50 to -9.00
Biotrue ONEday is made from HyperGel material with 78% water, the same water level as the cornea. Bausch & Lomb designed it to keep up to 98% of its moisture for 16 hours, so it does not dry out as the day goes on.
Best for: Long days, travel, people who dislike the "plastic" feel of older lenses
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3. Acuvue Oasys 1-Day: Best for screens and air-conditioning
Price: ₹3,300 for 30 lenses · Powers +8.00 to -12.00
Acuvue Oasys 1-Day uses HydraLuxe technology, which works with your own tear film to keep the lens surface smooth and wet. It is a silicone hydrogel lens with high oxygen flow and UV blocking, so it suits people who stare at laptops and phones in cold AC offices.
Best for: Laptop and phone users, AC offices, long drives
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4. CooperVision MyDay: Best for high power with dry eyes
Price: ₹3,245 for 30 lenses · Powers +8.00 to -12.00
MyDay is a soft silicone hydrogel daily lens with Smart Silicone technology and Aquaform, which holds water inside the lens. It feels very soft and comes in one of the widest power ranges of any daily lens.
Best for: High minus or plus powers who still want a daily lens
5. Acuvue 1-Day Moist: Best value daily lens for dry eyes
Price: from ₹669 for 10 lenses (₹2,475 for 30) · Powers -0.25 to -12.00
Acuvue 1-Day Moist has a wetting agent (Lacreon technology) built into the lens that gives a smooth, moist feel from the moment you put it in. The 10-lens pack is the cheapest way to try a premium daily lens for occasional use: weddings, parties, gym or a weekend trip.
Best for: First-time users, occasional wear, budget-friendly daily option
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6. Alcon Dailies AquaComfort Plus: Best budget pick for every-day wear
Price: ₹1,936 for 30 lenses · Powers 0.00 to -10.00
AquaComfort Plus releases moisturising agents every time you blink (blink-activated moisture). It costs much less than the silicone hydrogel lenses above, so it is a good choice if you wear daily lenses every day and want to keep the monthly cost down.
Best for: Daily wearers on a budget
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Prefer a monthly lens? Best monthly and 2-weekly lenses for dry eyes
Monthly lenses cost less per day, but they need proper cleaning every night. If you choose monthly, pick one built for comfort and replace it on time.
- CooperVision Proclear (₹1,545 for 6 lenses): Proclear uses PC Technology, which attracts and holds water. It is one of very few lenses cleared in the US to say it may improve comfort for wearers with mild dryness. It also comes in an unusually wide range, +20.00 to -20.00.
- Acuvue Oasys with Hydraclear Plus (2-weekly) (₹2,706 for 6 lenses): A silicone hydrogel lens with a built-in wetting agent, a long-time favourite for screen users. Replace every 2 weeks.
- Bausch & Lomb Ultra (₹3,950 for 6 lenses): MoistureSeal technology helps the lens keep its water for 16 hours. Designed with digital-device users in mind.
- Alcon Air Optix plus HydraGlyde (from ₹1,499): A breathable silicone hydrogel monthly lens with a HydraGlyde moisture layer that resists deposits through the month.
Price comparison: cost per day
| Lens | Type | Pack price | Approx. cost per day (both eyes) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dailies Total 1 | Daily | ₹3,403 / 30 | ₹227 |
| Acuvue Oasys 1-Day | Daily | ₹3,300 / 30 | ₹220 |
| MyDay | Daily | ₹3,245 / 30 | ₹216 |
| Biotrue ONEday | Daily | ₹2,950 / 30 | ₹197 |
| Acuvue 1-Day Moist | Daily | ₹2,475 / 30 | ₹165 |
| Dailies AquaComfort Plus | Daily | ₹1,936 / 30 | ₹129 |
| Acuvue Oasys (2-weekly) | 2-weekly | ₹2,706 / 6 | ₹64 + solution |
| Proclear | Monthly | ₹1,545 / 6 | ₹17 + solution |
Cost per day assumes one lens per eye per day for dailies (a 30-pack lasts 15 days for both eyes), and replacement on schedule for 2-weekly and monthly lenses. Prices as of October 2026.
Money-saving tip: many people wear monthly lenses on workdays and keep a small pack of daily lenses for weddings, travel and long days. You get comfort when it matters without paying for dailies every day.
7 habits that stop dry eyes with contact lenses
- Follow the 20-20-20 rule: every 20 minutes, look at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds, and blink fully.
- Never sleep in your lenses unless your eye doctor has prescribed lenses approved for it.
- Replace on time. A monthly lens is for 30 days from opening, even if you wore it only a few times.
- Use a good solution and fresh solution every night. We stock Opti-Free Pure Moist (from ₹325) and Opti-Free Replenish 300 ml (₹839).
- Point AC vents and car vents away from your face.
- Drink enough water and take lens breaks: wear glasses for the last hour or two of the evening.
- Ask your eye doctor about lubricating drops that are safe to use with contact lenses. Never use redness-relief drops with lenses.
When to stop and see an eye doctor: if you have pain, redness that does not go away, blurred vision, light sensitivity or discharge, remove your lenses and see an eye doctor the same day. These are not normal dryness and need a proper eye check.
How to order contact lenses for dry eyes from Alankar Vision
- Pick a lens above and open the product page.
- Select the power for each eye from your contact lens prescription (it can differ from your glasses power, especially above -4.00).
- Check out. Delivery is free across India, usually in 2 to 10 business days.
Every lens is 100% genuine, from authorised distributors, and dispatched from our store in Kalbadevi, Mumbai, where Alankar Opticians has served customers since 1968.
Still not sure which lens is right for you?
Send us a photo of your prescription and tell us how many hours you wear lenses. An optician will reply with the best option for your eyes and budget.
Frequently asked questions
Which contact lens is best for dry eyes in India?
For most people, a silicone hydrogel daily disposable lens works best. Alcon Dailies Total 1, Biotrue ONEday and Acuvue Oasys 1-Day are the top choices. For a monthly lens, CooperVision Proclear is a good option.
Are daily lenses better than monthly lenses for dry eyes?
Usually, yes. A daily lens is fresh every morning with no deposits or solution residue, which are two common causes of dryness and irritation.
Can I wear contact lenses if I have dry eye disease?
Many people with mild dry eye wear contact lenses comfortably with the right lens and care routine. If your dry eye is moderate or severe, or you have been diagnosed with a condition, ask your eye doctor before choosing lenses.
Is a higher water content lens better for dry eyes?
Not always. Some high-water lenses lose water through the day and can feel drier by evening. Lens material and moisture technology matter more than the water percentage.
Which is the cheapest contact lens for dry eyes?
For daily lenses, Alcon Dailies AquaComfort Plus (₹1,936 for 30) and Acuvue 1-Day Moist (from ₹669 for 10) are the most affordable. For monthly lenses, CooperVision Proclear costs ₹1,545 for 6 lenses.
Are contact lenses for dry eyes available in high power?
Yes. MyDay and Acuvue Oasys 1-Day go up to -12.00 and +8.00, and Proclear goes up to +20.00 and -20.00. See our guide to high-power contact lenses in India.
Do you deliver contact lenses across India?
Yes, delivery is free across India and usually takes 2 to 10 business days.
This guide is general information from opticians and is not a substitute for an eye examination. Always follow your eye care professional's advice and the instructions on the lens pack.
Also read: all daily contact lenses · monthly contact lenses · Alcon contact lenses
