Alcon Total30 Contact Lens Review
Are you looking for a monthly contact lens with brand new, innovative technology? Are you interested in a contact that stays moist for an entire month? If so, then you are probably looking for Aclon's brand new Total30 monthly contact lens. Total30 hit the market in September 2021 and is full of a lot of exciting new technology.
Celligent Design that Mimics Your Eyes
One of the coolest innovations in Total30 is the Celligent design. The surface of your eye is made up of special cells that create a gel like tecture. The surface of Total30 is designed to mimic those special cells. Since the lens surface is design just like your corneal cells, it actually pushes away external items like lipids and bacteria. This keeps your contacts healthy all month long!
Water Gradient Tech Keeps Total30 Moist
Alcon introduced the Water Gradient technology in their Dailies Total1 product. This is a unique lens design that helps pull water into the edges of the contact lens, ensuring the lens stays moist all day long. In the new Total30, Alcon has improved the Water Gradient technology so it lasts all month long.
According to a study that Alcon conducted, their water gradient tech keeps the Total30 lenses moist for over 2 times as long as other monthly lenses.
What is the Difference between Total30 and Dailies Total1?
If you are familiar with Alcon's Dailies Total1, you may know that product also features the Water Gradient technology. Although both of these contacts contain that same technology and have similar names, they're actually quite different.
To start, they are made of completely different materials. Total1 is made of delefilcon and Total30 is made of lehfilcon. Total1 is designed to only last one day of wear and cannot be reused. Total30 is designed to keep moisture for an entire month. Despite the similarities, these two contact lenses are not interchangable.
Parameters
For now, Total30 only comes in one base curve (8.4) and one diameter (14.2). Alcon may choose to make this product available in more base curves or diameters in the future.
Total30 has sphere powers from -12.00 all the way to +8.00. That range should cover most people wearing spherical contact lenses.
Does Total30 come in Toric for Astigmatism?
Yes, Total30 for Astigmatism was launched in December 2022. It has all the same great technology as the regular Total30, but it is designed for astigmatism. The available astigmatism options are pretty broad, so it should cover most people. Since it is a new product, expect shipments for this astigmatism lens to take a little bit longer. Right now, it is selling for $74.99 per box.
Does Total30 come in Multifocal for Presbyopia?
Yes, Total30 is launching a Multifocal version on October 1st, 2023. It will be available at doctors nationwide, as well as at online retailers. The recommend retail price for doctors is $115 per box, but we will sell it for $94.99 per box!
Pricing
Total30 is a brand new contact lens, so it is a little bit pricier than older contact lenses on the market. However, with the new technology in this lens that price difference is worth it! Most doctors are selling Total30 for around $65-$75 for a 6-pack. Online, you can get a 6-pack of Total30 for only $58.98 plus free shipping!
Pros and Cons
Pros
- High oxygen permeability keeps your eyes healthy
- Cutting edge material that mimics your corneal cell
- Affordable price for a new monthly contact lens
Cons
- The new technology doesn't work well for everyone
- Not a daily disposable
Bottom Line
At the end of the day, contact lenses are all about comfort. If you are looking for a monthly contact lens that beats every competitor on comfort, then Total30 is probably the lens for you. Be sure to ask your eye doctor if they have fitting kits for this new contact so you can try it for yourself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you sleep in Total30 Contacts?
No, you cannot sleep in Total30 contacts. You need to take them out each night before you go to bed and store them in solution. You can reuses these lenses for up to a month.
Can I get a rebate for Total30?
Yes, you can get a $15 manufacturer's rebate when you purchase an annual supply of Total30 contacts.
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One tip is with any Alcon lense, soak it in optifree for 24 hours before using, for best clarity.
Yesterday I was wearing Air optix, thinking I need to get these out of my eyes, all day. They put pressure on my eyes, for what ever reason.
Total 30 much more comfy, to where Im not thinking, I need to get these out of my eyes.
I have presicion 1 dailes, Air Optix and Total 30’s.
Precison 1 is the most comfortable, that I can wear all day forgetting they are in.
Airoptix function excellent, clarity wise, but constantly think id like to get the out of my eyes, Man I’d like to get the out of my eyes, a few hours okay, but all day, it just too much remembering how I’d like to get these out of my eyes. They seem to put pressure on my eyes, but clarity is top notch.
Now Total 30’s, the first day, I tried to get all the oem solution off, with optifree. But I wor them all day, I found vision clarity varied(not good), like a wave of water, under the lense at times. So I’ll have to retry after a full night soaking with optifree moist.
Even my precision 1’s benefit clarity with optifree soaking, But the Total 30’s really stood out, with varing clarity , it was weird.
But one more shot after full soaking over night. They are easier on my eyes than Airoptix, if have to wear all day.
But neither beat precison 1 for all day comfort.
I am so happy to see that I am not the only one who absolutely hates these lenses. I’ve been wearing contacts for 20 years and I cannot stress how awful and dry these are and I cannot believe they haven’t been removed from shelves as a 30 day wear.
My optometrist recommended them and they were ok after a week trial so I bought a 2 year supply & what a mistake that was. After about 10 days they are so uncomfortable and blurry that I went through all 24 pair in less than a year. I’ve never had any issues with contacts before & honestly have never noticed a difference between the different lenses I’ve tried, until now. I highly recommend you avoid them.
I can’t wait to be done with these contacts. By the end of the day I can’t wait to take them out because they’re so dry, and by the end of the month they’re almost unbearable. I lead a busy, active lifestyle and they just don’t hold up. Especially when I go camping, it doesn’t matter how much I wash my hands, they still pick up every last speck of dirt or dust and are painful to try to put in. Not to mention, the number of times they’ve literally fallen out of my eyes because of how fast they get so dry. I felt very strong armed by my optometrist to get these, and I’m pretty sure the office was under some promotional contract because he didn’t really give me any space to say I wanted something else. Not a fan!
My eye doctor suggested I try Total30 as the “next generation of lenses” by the same company as Air Optix, which I had been wearing. Sure, why not? Big mistake. I bought a 6 month supply and it was basically torture to get through them. When I was on the last pair, I had my doctor change my prescription back to Air Optix. Total30 made my eyes so dry and uncomfortable in the afternoons and evenings. I’d take them out early and wear glasses instead all evening just for some relief. Also, they are extremely thin and easy to tear. I tore 3 Total30 lenses in less than 6 months. Oh, and they’re much more expensive than Air Optix. But you’re likely to tear them and need to buy extras if these high-price, fragile, uncomfortable lenses. I’m so glad I only bought one box each of Total30 and not any more. Never again.