Dailies AquaComfort Plus vs 1-Day Acuvue Moist: Which Daily Lens Is Right for You?

If you're a daily lens wearer in Australia, chances are you've come across both Dailies AquaComfort Plus and 1-Day Acuvue Moist. They're two of the most commonly prescribed dailies around, and while they look similar on paper, there are some real differences worth knowing about, especially if you're reordering online or chatting with your optometrist about your next fitting.

That said, the most important thing to know up front is that the right lens is simply the one your optometrist has fitted and prescribed for your eyes.

Quick Answer

If UV protection matters to you —and it really should in Australia— 1-Day Acuvue Moist is worth raising with your optometrist, particularly given its two base curve options. If you've been prescribed a high-water-content daily with blink-activated moisture, Dailies AquaComfort Plus might be the better fit. Either way, don't swap one for the other without checking with your optometrist first. These lenses aren't interchangeable, even if the power on your prescription looks the same.

Dailies AquaComfort Plus vs 1-Day Acuvue Moist: Quick Comparison

Even small differences in base curve or diameter can change how a lens sits, moves, and feels on your eye throughout the day, which is why two lenses with similar powers aren't automatically the same thing.

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Note: The products compared above are the standard spherical versions. If you have astigmatism or presbyopia, you may need a toric or multifocal lens prescribed by your optometrist. Lensworld.com.au also has premium Alcon options, including Dailies Total1 for Astigmatism and Dailies Total1 Multifocal, but you should only order these if they match your contact lens prescription. Both are water-gradient daily lenses with different fitting parameters from Dailies AquaComfort Plus, so even if you're an existing Alcon wearer, a new fitting is required before switching.

Prices checked May 2026 and subject to change. Always check the live Lensworld product pages for current pricing, availability, shipping, and any health fund claiming options.

Comfort and Moisture Technology

Both lenses are traditional hydrogel lenses, so they hold water to stay soft and flexible, but they go about keeping your eyes comfortable in different ways.

Dailies AquaComfort Plus uses what Alcon calls Blink-Activated Moisture technology. With a water content of 69%, the lens releases a tiny amount of wetting agent from within the lens material each time you blink, which helps keep things comfortable throughout the day.

1-Day Acuvue Moist takes a different approach with LACREON Technology, permanently embedding a moisture-rich ingredient into the lens material itself. The idea is that your eyelid glides smoothly over the lens, maintaining a consistent moisture cushion from morning through to end of day.

Our customers tend to have mixed but instructive experiences with Dailies AquaComfort Plus. Paul, a long-term customer, has tried five other brands without success and keeps coming back:

"These lenses are the only lenses I can use... I think the lenses that you use depends on the shape of your eye. I have friends that couldn't wear these contacts. I however can't wear anything else."

Lisa had a similar experience after experimenting with alternatives:

"I tried the hydrogel ones or whatever they're called, but don't like them as much as the nelfilcon ones, so went back to a superior more up-to-date lens."

That said, some customers do find the lens on the flimsier side. Suzi from Queensland noted she found them harder to handle than her usual brand:

"They are way too flimsy... I've lost a few in my eyes and they are hard to put in."

This is a good reminder that handling characteristics can vary significantly from person to person — another reason why an in-person fitting matters.

For 1-Day Acuvue Moist, our customers generally report consistent, reliable comfort. Graham from Victoria describes them as comfortable for all-day wear, noting only occasional need to reseat the lens. Mariana from Western Australia calls them the best contact lenses for her husband, and Suwimol from NSW keeps it simple:

"Never have an issue so far."

UV Protection in Australian Conditions

This is where the two lenses part ways pretty noticeably. Australia has some of the highest UV radiation levels in the world, so it's a genuinely relevant factor for everyday wearers here.

1-Day Acuvue Moist includes built-in Class 2 UV blocking, filtering approximately 97% of UVB rays and 82% of UVA rays. For anyone spending time outdoors, whether that's commuting, playing sport, or just enjoying the weekend, that's a useful layer of protection built right into the lens.

Dailies AquaComfort Plus, on the other hand, doesn't list UV blocking as part of its lens design.

A quick note on sun safety: UV-blocking contact lenses aren't a substitute for sunglasses. A contact lens only covers part of the eye's surface, while the sun affects your whole eye area and the skin around it. Cancer Council Australia recommends close-fitting, wraparound sunglasses that meet the Australian standard, worn alongside a hat when you're outside.

Can You Switch Between These Lenses?

Short answer: not without seeing your optometrist first.

Dailies AquaComfort Plus has an 8.7 mm base curve and a 14.0 mm diameter. 1-Day Acuvue Moist comes in either an 8.5 mm or 9.0 mm base curve and has a slightly larger diameter of 14.2 mm. These aren't minor details; even if your prescription power is identical, differences in fit, material, and edge design affect how the lens moves and how much oxygen reaches your eye. Optometry Australia is clear on this: switching lens brands online without proper prescription validation isn't recommended. Your contact lens prescription needs to match the exact product you're ordering.

It's also worth noting that even within the same brand family, not every lens suits every customer. As Paul's experience above shows, fit is deeply individual — what works perfectly for one customer may not work at all for another. Ryan from NSW, for example, noticed his lenses seemed slightly thinner than usual after reordering, though he found the performance unaffected and felt the cost savings made it worthwhile. Small variations like this are another reason to keep your optometrist in the loop.

Price and Pack Sizes

For Australians ordering online, 30-packs work well for shorter supply periods, while 90-packs are the more practical option if you're a regular daily wearer stocking up for a few months.

30-Pack Boxes: The Dailies AquaComfort Plus 30 pack is listed at $38.95, while the 1-Day Acuvue Moist 30 pack comes in at $41.95.

90-Pack Boxes: Interestingly, the pricing flips slightly at the larger size. The 1-Day Acuvue Moist 90 pack is priced at $85.95, and the Dailies AquaComfort Plus 90 pack at $86.95.

Which Lens Should You Choose?

Dailies AquaComfort Plus may suit you if:

• You've already been fitted and prescribed this Alcon lens by your optometrist
• You prefer a daily lens with a higher water content (69%) and blink-activated moisture release
• Your prescription fits the lens's fixed base curve and diameter parameters

1-Day Acuvue Moist may suit you if:

• You've already been fitted and prescribed this Acuvue lens by your optometrist
• Built-in UV protection is important to you, given how much time most Australians spend outdoors
• Your optometrist has recommended the 8.5 mm or 9.0 mm base curve option for your eye shape

Ready to reorder? Just make sure your contact lens prescription is current and matches the exact product, power, base curve, and diameter you're selecting.