this invention provides a disposable contact lens package comprising a base having a top surface and a recessed well having a perimeter in the top surface , said well for holding said contact lens therein , said top surface comprising a raised seal volume surrounding said perimeter of said recessed well said raised surface having a cross - sectional shape comprising two linear sides that intersect the horizontal plane at angles alpha and beta , respectively , wherein angles alpha and beta independently have values from 125 to 170 degrees ; and wherein said package further comprises a removable lidstock sealed to said raised seal volume .