Whether you choose to wear glasses or contacts is a matter of personal preference. Your decision should take into account your lifestyle, comfort, convenience, affordability, and aesthetics. However, before you choose between glasses and contacts, remember that one is not definitely superior to the other in terms of vision, simplicity of use, and eye health.
Contact Lenses or Glasses?
Compared to contact lenses, eyeglasses have numerous advantages. They require less maintenance and cleaning, you don't have to poke yourself in the eye to wear them (reducing the risk of infection), and glasses are much cheaper in the long term than contacts since they don't need to be changed as frequently.
In addition, glasses can also accomplish something that contact lenses can't: they can change the amount of light that enters your eye for the best vision and comfort. Glasses may also be a terrific fashion statement and an expression of your individuality!
On the other hand, contact lenses provide a number of advantages as well. Lenses lie directly on top of your eye, allowing you to have a clear vision without even feeling that they're there. You won't have to worry about your glasses getting in the way, slipping off, or breaking when participating in sports or outdoor activities. Plus, they're available in a wide range of colours too.
Contact Lenses – Pros
- Contact lenses adjust to your eye's curve, giving you a wider field of vision and fewer vision distortions.
- When it comes to sports and exercise, contact lenses don't get in the way.
- Contact lenses will not conflict with your outfit.
- Weather doesn't usually impact contacts, and they don't fog up in the cold like glasses do.
- A wide range of coloured contact lenses are available
Glasses – Pros
- Wearing glasses doesn't require you to touch your eyes.
- If you have dry or sensitive eyes, glasses will not make the situation worse, unlike contacts.
- In the long run, eyeglasses are less expensive than contact lenses. Unless you break them, you won't have to replace your glasses as frequently.
- Frames are trendy and can reveal a lot about your personality and style - the way you wear your glasses can make a big statement.
- Wind, dust, and debris are some of the things that glasses can protect you from.
Contact Lenses or Glasses? Or Both?
When it comes down to it, deciding whether to wear contacts or glasses, and when to wear them is usually a personal choice. For more details, please contact us.