Quick answer: CooperVision contact lenses span four core families. Biofinity is the flagship monthly silicone hydrogel line, available in spherical, toric, extended range (XR), multifocal, and Energys versions. For daily disposables, CooperVision offers MyDay (premium silicone hydrogel), Clariti 1 day (accessible silicone hydrogel), and Proclear 1 Day (a hydrogel designed around comfort for dryness-prone eyes). All require a valid contact lens prescription.
CooperVision is one of the four major contact lens manufacturers in the world, alongside Johnson & Johnson, Alcon, and Bausch + Lomb. If your eye doctor has prescribed Biofinity, MyDay, Clariti, or Proclear, this guide explains how each lens family works, what makes them different, and how to choose the right pack and replacement schedule for your prescription.
Table of Contents
- Who Is CooperVision?
- CooperVision Lens Families at a Glance
- The Biofinity Family: CooperVision’s Flagship Monthly Lens
- CooperVision Daily Disposables: MyDay, Clariti 1 day & Proclear 1 Day
- Which CooperVision Lens Is Right for You?
- Prescriptions and Safe Wear
- Frequently Asked Questions About CooperVision Lenses
- Key Takeaways
- Related Reading
- Sources
Who Is CooperVision?
CooperVision is the contact lens division of CooperCompanies, headquartered in San Ramon, California. The company is best known for two things: an unusually wide range of prescription parameters, and its Aquaform Technology — a silicone hydrogel chemistry that locks water molecules into the lens material itself rather than relying on a surface coating.
That parameter breadth matters in practice. Wearers with strong prescriptions, high astigmatism, or a combination of astigmatism and presbyopia often end up in a CooperVision lens simply because few competitors make a lens in their numbers. The Biofinity XR and XR Toric ranges are a common destination for prescriptions other brands don’t cover.
CooperVision Lens Families at a Glance
| Lens Family | Replacement Schedule | Material | Versions Available | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biofinity | Monthly | Silicone hydrogel (comfilcon A) | Spherical, Toric, XR, XR Toric, Multifocal, Energys | Monthly wearers who want one platform that covers nearly every prescription |
| MyDay | Daily | Silicone hydrogel (stenfilcon A) | Spherical, Toric, Multifocal, Energys | Daily wearers who want premium comfort and a built-in UV filter |
| Clariti 1 day | Daily | Silicone hydrogel (somofilcon A) | Spherical, Toric, Multifocal | Wearers who want silicone hydrogel daily convenience at an accessible price tier |
| Proclear 1 Day | Daily | Hydrogel (omafilcon A with PC Technology) | Spherical, Multifocal | Wearers who experience mild dryness-related discomfort during lens wear |
Not sure which replacement schedule fits your lifestyle? Our comparison of daily vs. monthly contact lenses walks through the cost, convenience, and hygiene trade-offs in detail.
The Biofinity Family: CooperVision’s Flagship Monthly Lens
Biofinity is consistently one of the most prescribed monthly contact lenses in the world, and it earned the top overall spot in our Best Contact Lenses of 2026 rankings. Every Biofinity lens uses the same comfilcon A material with Aquaform Technology, which gives the family two defining traits: high oxygen transmissibility and a naturally wettable surface that doesn’t depend on added coatings or wetting agents.
One honest limitation worth knowing: Biofinity does not include a built-in UV filter, and there is no daily disposable version within the Biofinity line. CooperVision’s daily options live in the MyDay, Clariti, and Proclear families instead.
Biofinity (Spherical)
The standard Biofinity 6 pack corrects nearsightedness and farsightedness on a monthly replacement schedule. It is also FDA-approved for up to six nights of extended wear — but only if your eye doctor specifically prescribes overnight wear. Sleeping in any contact lens raises infection risk, so never wear lenses overnight without explicit approval from your prescriber.
Biofinity Toric (for Astigmatism)
Biofinity Toric uses CooperVision’s Optimized Toric Lens Geometry — a design that distributes the lens’s stabilizing ballast evenly so the lens settles quickly and resists rotation when you blink or look around. Stable orientation is what keeps astigmatism correction sharp, and it’s the main reason Biofinity Toric remains a go-to first fit for many optometrists.
Biofinity XR and XR Toric (Extended Range)
Standard soft lenses typically stop around moderate prescription strengths. Biofinity XR extends the spherical range to roughly −20.00 and +15.00 diopters, and Biofinity XR Toric covers unusually high cylinder powers for astigmatism. If you’ve been told your prescription is “too strong for contacts,” XR is often the lens that proves otherwise. Because these are made-to-order parameters, expect slightly longer fulfillment times than stock lenses.
Biofinity Multifocal (for Presbyopia)
Biofinity Multifocal uses Balanced Progressive Technology with two complementary lens designs — a center-distance “D” lens and a center-near “N” lens — that your doctor can mix between your two eyes. This per-eye customization is unusual among multifocals and gives fitters more levers to fine-tune near, intermediate, and distance vision after age 40.
Biofinity Energys
Biofinity Energys is built for heavy screen users. Its Digital Zone Optics design incorporates multiple front-surface aspheric curves intended to reduce the focusing effort your eyes exert when shifting between screens and the room around you. It fits and wears like standard Biofinity, so it’s an easy switch for existing Biofinity wearers who end the workday with tired eyes.
CooperVision Daily Disposables: MyDay, Clariti 1 day & Proclear 1 Day
Daily disposables are the healthiest-by-default modality for most wearers: a sterile lens every morning, no cleaning, no case, and no solution. If you’re weighing the switch, our guide to daily contact lens benefits and costs covers the full picture.
MyDay: The Premium Daily
MyDay uses Smart Silicone chemistry — a way of channeling oxygen efficiently so the lens needs less raw silicone, keeping it soft and flexible while still breathing well. MyDay also includes a UV filter, something the Biofinity family lacks. The line covers spherical, toric, multifocal, and Energys designs, making it one of the most complete daily families on the market. MyDay 90 packs are the practical choice for full-time wearers.
(A note on UV filters in any brand: they help, but they don’t cover the whole eye or the skin around it. UV-blocking contacts supplement sunglasses — they never replace them.)
Clariti 1 day: Silicone Hydrogel Made Accessible
Clariti 1 day brought silicone hydrogel — once a premium-only material — to the everyday daily disposable tier. Its WetLoc technology binds water throughout the lens without surface treatments, and like MyDay it includes a UV filter. With spherical, toric, and multifocal versions, Clariti is a sensible pick for wearers who want the oxygen performance of silicone hydrogel in a daily lens without stepping up to the premium tier.
Proclear 1 Day: The Dryness-Focused Hydrogel
Proclear 1 Day takes a different path. Instead of silicone hydrogel, it uses omafilcon A with PC Technology — phosphorylcholine molecules that attract and hold water, mimicking substances found naturally in cell membranes. The Proclear material family is notable for carrying an FDA-cleared labeling statement that it may provide improved comfort for wearers who experience mild discomfort or dryness symptoms during lens wear — a claim few lens materials can make. For wearers whose eyes feel parched by late afternoon, Proclear 1 Day is worth discussing with your doctor.
Which CooperVision Lens Is Right for You?
- You want one monthly lens that covers almost any prescription: Biofinity (or XR/XR Toric for strong prescriptions).
- You have astigmatism: Biofinity Toric monthly, or MyDay Toric / Clariti 1 day Toric if you prefer dailies.
- You’re over 40 and need reading help: Biofinity Multifocal monthly, or MyDay Multifocal daily.
- You spend all day on screens: Biofinity Energys or MyDay Energys.
- Your eyes run dry: Proclear 1 Day, or talk to your doctor about MyDay.
- You want daily convenience on a budget: Clariti 1 day.
Your eye care professional makes the final call. Lens fit involves base curve, diameter, and how a material behaves on your specific tear film — details a doctor evaluates in person. If you’re new to contacts entirely, start with our first-time contact lens wearer guide.
Prescriptions and Safe Wear
Every CooperVision lens — including plano (no-power) lenses — legally requires a valid, unexpired contact lens prescription in the United States. A contact lens prescription is not the same as an eyeglass prescription: it adds base curve, diameter, and the specific brand your doctor fitted. If those numbers look unfamiliar, our guide on how to read a contact lens prescription decodes every field.
Two compliance rules protect both your eyes and your wallet:
- Stick to the replacement schedule. A monthly lens means 30 days from opening, not 30 days of wear spread over three months. Overworn lenses accumulate deposits that reduce oxygen flow and raise infection risk.
- Don’t substitute brands on your own. Even lenses with identical powers fit differently. Switching families (say, Biofinity to MyDay) requires a doctor’s updated prescription.
When you order through ContactLens.com, every order is prescription-verified and every lens ships factory-sealed from authorized distribution — the same authentic lenses your doctor dispenses. Our step-by-step ordering guide shows how the verification process works.
Frequently Asked Questions About CooperVision Lenses
Is Biofinity a good contact lens?
Biofinity is one of the most widely prescribed monthly lenses in the world and our pick for best overall lens family in 2026. Its combination of high oxygen transmissibility, a naturally wettable material, and the industry’s broadest parameter coverage makes it a reliable first choice for most monthly wearers.
What is the difference between Biofinity and MyDay?
Biofinity is a monthly replacement lens; MyDay is a daily disposable. MyDay also includes a UV filter, which Biofinity does not. Both are silicone hydrogel, but they use different materials and fit differently — your doctor must prescribe each specifically.
Can you sleep in Biofinity contact lenses?
Biofinity is FDA-approved for up to six nights of extended wear, but only when your eye doctor explicitly prescribes overnight wear for you. Sleeping in lenses increases infection risk for everyone, so never wear any lens overnight without your prescriber’s approval.
What is Biofinity XR used for?
Biofinity XR covers extended prescription ranges — roughly −20.00 to +15.00 diopters spherical — for wearers whose prescriptions exceed standard lens parameters. Biofinity XR Toric does the same for high astigmatism. These are made-to-order lenses, so allow extra fulfillment time.
Are Proclear 1 Day lenses good for dry eyes?
Proclear’s material carries an FDA-cleared statement that it may improve comfort for wearers with mild dryness-related discomfort during lens wear. It isn’t a treatment for dry eye disease — if you have persistent dryness, see your eye doctor — but it’s a frequently recommended option for dryness-prone wearers.
Do CooperVision contact lenses block UV light?
MyDay and Clariti 1 day include UV filters; the Biofinity family and Proclear 1 Day do not. Remember that no contact lens replaces sunglasses, since lenses don’t cover the whole eye or surrounding skin.
Key Takeaways
- CooperVision’s lineup is anchored by Biofinity (monthly) and three daily families: MyDay, Clariti 1 day, and Proclear 1 Day.
- Biofinity offers the broadest prescription coverage in the industry — spherical, toric, XR extended range, multifocal, and Energys for screen users.
- MyDay and Clariti bring silicone hydrogel performance and UV filtering to daily disposables; Proclear 1 Day specializes in dryness-prone comfort.
- All CooperVision lenses require a valid contact lens prescription, and replacement schedules are not flexible suggestions — they’re how the lenses stay safe.
- ContactLens.com stocks the full CooperVision range, verifies every prescription, and ships only authentic, factory-sealed lenses.
Related Reading
- Best Contact Lenses of 2026: Top Picks & Runner-Ups
- Daily vs. Monthly Contact Lenses: Which Is Right for You?
- How to Read a Contact Lens Prescription
- A Guide to the Three Main Types of Contact Lenses
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- Bausch + Lomb Contact Lenses: Ultra, Biotrue ONEday & Infuse
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