Things You should know | Contacts vs. Glasses

Overview

If you’re planning to switch quickly from eyeglasses to contacts, you might also consider having frequent visits to the expert. The best way to determine the vision correction option authentication for you is to consult with the eye expert (that would assist your specific needs and make a solution that fits your unique lifestyle). 

Moreover, whether you choose to wear traditional eyeglasses or modern contact lenses for vision correction mostly depends on personal preferences.

Research suggests that of the 75% of adults in the U.S. who currently need vision correction, and mostly 64% prefer glasses; the remaining 11% choose contact lenses that are either worn exclusively or interchanged with eyeglasses. For instance, the user chooses contact lenses for certain activities, like attending a special event.

Lifestyle, comfort, convenience, budget, & aesthetics should all factor into your decision-making process. Before determining between contacts and glasses, remember that one can not necessarily be better than the other; each has its pros and cons in terms of vision, ease of use, and eye health.

The Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses offer several benefits in comparison with contact lenses. They require less cleaning and maintenance, you don't need to touch your eyes to wear them ( of course, decreasing your risk for eye infections), and glasses are cheaper than contact lenses in the long run since they don't need to be replaced as a regular schedule.

The Contact Lenses

Contact lenses may be less popular than glasses, but there are several reasons why you should consider them to correct your vision. The contact lenses sit on the surface of the eyes which means they don’t affect your appearance. Also, contact lenses grant a greater & more visible vision scope than traditional eyeglasses since no frames block the peripheral vision.

Conclusion

Thanks to advances in contact lens technology, most people nowadays can wear contacts, even if they like to wear glasses as their primary choice of vision correction. So the decision to wear either modern contacts or traditional glasses; and when to wear them usually becomes a matter of personal preference.