In today’s “vision correcting” market, it’s nearly impossible to make up your mind with so many options. The decision used to be “what kind of frames do I get?” or “what color should I pick?” but now there are millions of different glasses and nearly just as many varieties in contacts.
The Pros of Glasses – If you’re not one apt to change, glasses are probably right for you. The traditional approach to correcting your vision can be a great one. There’s no mess in taking them on or off and you can carry them with you anywhere, without hassle. If you’re squeamish about touching your eyes or they become dry frequently, glasses will also be a good friend to you. Wearing glasses has many stigmas associated with it as well. I’m sure you definitely know the stereotype of smarter people wearing glasses but now with so many different designs, any personality can shine through. The selection of unique and fun frames can brighten up your face and accentuate your features or the simple and sophisticated look can give you that brainy feel. Whatever your personality, you can show it off with style and have the advantage of being able to see!
The Cons of Glasses – Glasses may sometimes obscure your vision. For people with naturally horrendous eyesight (like myself), while wearing glasses I have absolutely no peripheral vision. Wearing glasses can be a huge inconvenience when playing sports or engaging in any rambunctious activities. Another problem that I have encountered is that my glasses constantly slide down the bridge of my nose and when it’s raining/snowing/hailing/sleeting they’re useless. Something silly that I have also found with glasses is that drinking that hot cup of coffee in the morning will fog up the lenses so be careful of that!
The Pros of Contacts – If you’re interested in the up and coming and like trying new things, contacts may be quite helpful. If you’re also tired of all the glasses cons I mentioned, maybe it’s time to give contacts a try! Personally, I love contacts. I don’t really ever feel them and it’s just like being able to see well with your own eyes. Since the contact is right on your actually eyeball, it’s much easier to play sports or go out partying and not have to worry about breaking your glasses or losing them. Also, if you like your eyes and don’t want to hide them behind glasses frames, this is a good alternative. They won’t be hanging around your nose and no one will even know you have a vision problem.
The Cons of Contacts – As much as I love these guys, they definitely are not perfect. I mentioned earlier that you don’t have to worry about breaking or losing them in the glasses sense, but contacts can rip or sometimes fall out. They also easily irritate your eyes and if you leave them in too long will turn your eyes a lovely shade of red. Your eyes get dry quickly and you have to solution to clean them or change them out. Depending on if you have bi-weekly or monthly lenses, you also have to remember to dispose of them and put fresh ones in as according to your prescription. Taking care of them can be a hassle as well. You always have to bring an extra pair in the event that something happens to them and a bottle of solution and a case. Your eye care always has to be on your mind when planning to sleep elsewhere. Sometimes lenses can also scratch your cornea, so be careful with overusing them!
These are both the pros and cons of glasses v contacts. I definitely prefer contacts, but hey, what works for me may not work for you! Give both a try and see how you feel. Good luck with your eye care choices and whatever you decide, at least you’ll be able to see clearly!
