Alcon built Precision1 for a specific shopper: someone who wants the convenience of a daily disposable without the premium-daily sticker shock. At $450 to $750 a year, it splits the difference — more affordable than Dailies Total 1, more comfortable than the bargain-bin dailies. For a lot of wearers, that’s exactly the sweet spot.
Daily disposables are the fastest-growing contact category in the U.S. according to the Vision Council, and value dailies like Precision1 are pulling people who used to wear monthlies into the no-cleaning, no-case lifestyle. Here’s what it costs.
Precision1 Price by Package
Precision1 comes in 30-packs and 90-packs. Like all dailies, the bigger box wins on per-lens price.
| Package | Typical Price | Per Lens | Covers (one eye) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30-pack | $30–$55 | $1.00–$1.83 | 1 month |
| 90-pack | $80–$140 | $0.89–$1.56 | 3 months |
Worn every day, you need 365 lenses per eye a year — 730 total. At roughly $0.90–$1.10 per lens after the value pack, that’s about $450–$750 annually for both eyes. Solidly mid-pack in the daily contacts world.
Where Precision1 Fits on Price
Think of Alcon’s daily lineup as a ladder. Precision1 sits on the value rung; Dailies Total 1 sits at the top.
| Daily Lens | Per Lens | Annual (both eyes) |
|---|---|---|
| Precision1 (value) | $0.90–$1.10 | $450–$750 |
| Dailies Total 1 (premium) | $1.44–$2.22 | $700–$1,100 |
| Dailies AquaComfort Plus (budget) | $0.55–$0.85 | $350–$600 |
You’re getting Alcon’s SmartSurface moisture technology at a price below their flagship — a deliberate “good comfort, better price” positioning.
Precision1 costs $450–$750 a year — a true value daily. You skip the solution and case expense entirely (saving $80–$150), and you get a fresh lens every morning. It’s the right pick if Dailies Total 1 feels like overkill for your budget.
The Astigmatism Version
If you have astigmatism, Precision1 for Astigmatism is a toric daily that runs $40–$65 per 30-pack. That pushes annual spend toward $600–$900. Toric dailies are pricier across every brand because they have to stay rotationally stable on the eye — our toric contacts guide covers why and compares the field.
How to Save on Precision1
Buy the 90-pack to drop your per-lens cost. Apply your vision plan’s contact allowance — usually $130–$200, which our vision insurance cost guide explains. And watch for Alcon’s annual-supply rebates, which can return $80–$200. Online retailers and warehouse clubs typically beat the eye doctor’s in-office price by $5–$20 per box.
Whichever brand you land on, the annual contact lens exam is non-negotiable — it runs $100–$250 and keeps your prescription valid.
One lens, one day. Precision1 is single-use, and reusing a daily to save money sharply raises infection risk. The CDC links improper contact habits to roughly 1 million eye-infection-related medical visits annually — toss them at night, every night.
Who Precision1 Is Best For
This lens makes the most sense for a specific kind of wearer: someone who wants daily-disposable convenience but balks at the premium-daily price, and whose eyes don’t have significant dryness. If you’ve worn a budget hydrogel daily and found it left your eyes tired by evening, stepping up to Precision1’s silicone-hydrogel comfort for a modest price bump is an easy call. If you’ve worn Dailies Total 1 and felt it was more lens than you needed, stepping down to Precision1 saves $250–$350 a year with little practical downside for most people.
It’s also a strong pick for part-time wearers — say, someone who wears contacts for sports or social events but glasses the rest of the time. Because dailies have no cleaning routine, you can grab a fresh pair only on the days you need them, and a 90-pack stretches a long way.
Bottom Line
Precision1 lands at $450–$750 a year — Alcon’s answer for daily-disposable convenience without the premium price. Buy the 90-pack, run it through your vision benefit, grab a rebate, and you’ll sit near the low end. If you have astigmatism, budget more for the toric version. For most everyday wearers, it hits a genuine sweet spot between comfort and cost.
Frequently Asked Questions
A 30-pack runs $30–$55 and a 90-pack runs $80–$140. Daily wear for both eyes totals roughly $450–$750 a year.
Yes. Precision1 is Alcon's value daily, typically $450–$750 a year versus $700–$1,100 for premium Dailies Total 1.
Yes. Precision1 for Astigmatism runs $40–$65 per 30-pack, pushing annual spend toward $600–$900.