Hubble made its name with very cheap daily lenses on autopilot delivery, and it now also sells name brands such as Acuvue and Biotrue at steep first-order discounts. It is convenient and inexpensive, but the house-brand Classic lens uses an older hydrogel material, and the company paid $3.5 million in 2022 to settle FTC charges over prescription verification, so it pays to stick with lenses your eye doctor actually prescribed.
What we like
- Very low entry price, including a $1 starter pack of Hubble Classic dailies
- Sells name brands such as 1-Day Acuvue Moist and Biotrue ONEday, including toric lenses
- Daily disposables avoid cleaning solutions and cases
- Subscription can be paused, changed or canceled before each shipment
- Free shipping on new contact lens and glasses orders
Keep in mind
- Hubble Classic uses a conventional hydrogel that some wearers find drying
- 2022 FTC settlement over prescription verification and reviews
- House-brand lenses do not cover astigmatism or multifocal needs
- Short 14-day return window, and only for unopened boxes
Hubble arrived as a disruptor in the contact lens market with a simple offer: daily disposable lenses delivered automatically every month for far less than many name brands. That subscription model attracted a large following, and the company has since expanded into its own premium lens lines, major third-party brands, eyeglasses and sunglasses.
Hubble has also drawn scrutiny, including a 2022 Federal Trade Commission settlement, which anyone considering the service should understand. In our research we looked at the current lens lineup and prices, how prescription verification and subscriptions work, and how to use Hubble sensibly so that low prices do not come at the expense of eye health.
Hubble at a glance
Hubble sells prescription contact lenses, eyeglasses, sunglasses and eye care accessories online, and offers a free online vision test. Its custom frames are designed in New York and assembled in Wisconsin. The business runs on a personalized subscription: you choose your lenses, enter your prescription, and Hubble ships refills on a schedule after an initial starter box.
Every order requires a valid prescription. Hubble contacts your eye care provider to verify it, and you can provide your doctor's name and the details from your current lens box if you do not have a paper copy.
The lens lineup and what it costs
Hubble now sells four house-brand lenses alongside name brands. Prices below are per eye at regular price, with heavy first-order discounts common:
- Hubble Classic 2.0 Daily: hioxifilcon A hydrogel with 57 percent water content and UV protection; about $29.99 for a 30-pack, with a 10-day starter pack for $1
- Hydro by Hubble Daily: a hioxifilcon A daily lens; about $32.99 for a 30-pack
- SkyHy by Hubble Daily: a silicone hydrogel (olifilcon B) daily lens, a material type that lets more oxygen reach the eye; about $34.99 for a 30-pack
- SkyHy by Hubble Monthly: a silicone hydrogel monthly lens; about $8.33 per month on a 6-pack
Name brands we saw included 1-Day Acuvue Moist, Biotrue ONEday, Bausch and Lomb ULTRA and 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism, with introductory discounts of 25 to 60 percent. House-brand power ranges run from -0.50 to -12.00 and +0.50 to +6.00. Eyeglasses start at $49.99, with optional blue-light filtering.
See Hubble Contacts's current range
The FTC settlement, in plain English
In January 2022, the Federal Trade Commission announced that Hubble's parent company, Vision Path, Inc., agreed to pay $3.5 million to settle charges that it failed to properly verify prescriptions, sold lenses after verification requests were denied, swapped customers' prescribed brands for Hubble lenses, and misrepresented some reviews as independent.
Why it matters: a contact lens prescription is brand-specific because lenses differ in material, curvature and diameter. If you switch brands without a fitting, you may end up with a lens that sits poorly or limits oxygen to the cornea. The safest way to use Hubble is to order the exact lens your eye doctor prescribed, or ask your doctor to fit you for a Hubble lens before switching.
Subscriptions, shipping and returns
After the starter box, refill shipments begin at least 10 days later, or 28 days later for SkyHy and Hydro lenses. You can change, pause or cancel your subscription through the member portal, chat or phone at any time before Hubble ships and charges you for that cycle.
Shipping is free on new contact lens orders and on glasses. Unopened lens boxes or frames can be returned within 14 days of receipt for a refund, excluding shipping and handling, and must include every box from the shipment. Opened items that are defective or incorrect can be exchanged within 14 days at no cost.
Choosing between Hubble's lenses
The biggest decision is material. Hubble Classic and Hydro use hioxifilcon A, a conventional hydrogel that holds plenty of water but allows less oxygen through than modern silicone hydrogels. SkyHy uses a silicone hydrogel, the material category most eye doctors now favor for longer wearing days.
A simple way to decide
- Short wearing days and no dryness: Classic is the cheapest place to start, if your doctor agrees it suits you.
- Long screen days or mild dryness: SkyHy Daily is the more comfortable bet for many wearers.
- You prefer cleaning and reusing lenses: SkyHy Monthly is the lowest-cost option per month, but requires a proper care routine.
- You already wear a name brand you like: buy that brand through Hubble's first-order discount rather than switching.
Whichever you choose, ask your eye doctor to confirm the base curve and diameter suit your eyes. Comfort varies from person to person, and a lens that feels fine at 9am can feel very different at 9pm.
Who should use Hubble, and who should not
Hubble works best for adults with straightforward spherical prescriptions who want low-cost daily lenses and like automatic delivery, and for wearers of mainstream name brands who want to take advantage of first-order discounts.
It is a weaker fit for people with dry or sensitive eyes, who may be more comfortable in silicone hydrogel lenses such as SkyHy or a name brand recommended by their doctor. Hubble's own lenses do not cover astigmatism or presbyopia, so toric and multifocal wearers will need name-brand options. Anyone who is new to contacts should start with an in-person fitting.
The bottom line
Hubble remains one of the cheapest ways to wear daily disposable lenses, and its expanded catalog of silicone hydrogel lenses and name brands makes it more useful than it once was. Its regulatory history is a real mark against it, which is why we rate it lower than its prices alone would suggest. Use it with a current, brand-matched prescription and keep up with your annual eye exam.
Hubble Contacts products at a glance
| Product | What it is | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Hubble Classic 2.0 Daily | Budget hydrogel daily disposable lens with UV protection, sold by subscription. | $1 starter pack; about $29.99 per 30-pack per eye |
| SkyHy by Hubble Daily | Silicone hydrogel daily lens designed for higher oxygen flow than the Classic. | about $34.99 per 30-pack per eye |
| Hydro by Hubble Daily | Hioxifilcon A daily disposable lens positioned between Classic and SkyHy. | about $32.99 per 30-pack per eye |
| SkyHy by Hubble Monthly | Silicone hydrogel monthly lens for wearers who prefer reusable lenses. | about $8.33 per month per eye |
| Name-Brand Contacts | Lenses such as 1-Day Acuvue Moist, Biotrue ONEday and Acuvue for Astigmatism. | about $64–$140 per box before discounts |
| Hubble Eyeglasses | Made-to-order frames designed in New York with optional blue-light filtering. | from $49.99 |
Prices as listed on the brand's site at the time of our research and may change. Check the store for current pricing.
Hubble Contacts FAQs
Is Hubble Contacts legit?
Hubble is a real company that ships prescription lenses and verifies prescriptions with eye doctors. In 2022 it paid $3.5 million to settle FTC charges over prescription verification and reviews, so order only lenses that match your current prescription.
Is the Hubble $1 trial worth it?
It is an inexpensive way to try Hubble Classic dailies, but it starts a subscription. If your doctor prescribed a different brand, ask whether Hubble lenses suit your eyes before switching, and cancel before the first refill if they do not.
Does Hubble sell lenses for astigmatism?
Hubble's own lenses do not correct astigmatism, but the store sells name-brand toric lenses such as 1-Day Acuvue Moist for Astigmatism.
How do I cancel a Hubble subscription?
You can cancel, pause or change your subscription through the member portal, by chat or by phone at any time before your next shipment is processed and charged.
What is Hubble's return policy?
Unopened lens boxes and frames can be returned within 14 days of receipt for a refund, excluding shipping. Opened lenses that are defective or incorrect can be exchanged within 14 days.
Budget-minded daily lens wearers with simple, stable prescriptions
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