Contact Lenses or Eyeglasses

May 5th, 2011 |

When your vision falls below 20/20 level you need to begin wearing full time eye wear in order to compensate for the change and to ensure that you are still able to continue an active and full life, with perfect sight. The problem that crops up at this time is the question of what visual aid is right for you, with the two most common choices being eyeglasses and contact lenses, with a third being LASIK eye surgery – a topic for another discussion.

Sell_1_56_Photochromic_Optical_Lens So, eyeglasses vs. contact lenses – which is better?

First, even as an avid contact lens wearer, you will never escape having to wear prescription eyeglasses. Contacts are great if you don’t suffer from dry eyes and when all is healthy with your eyes in general. However, the moment you have tired, dry or infected eyes, your contact lenses need to go into hibernation and allow your eyeglasses to do their part in helping you see while you rest your eyes and give them time to heal.

Let’s talk affordability because your pocket dictates many of the choices you make.

Eyeglasses are the more affordable option as one pair may last you two or more years, if your eyeglasses prescription doesn’t change. Plus, the upkeep of their care is cheap.

Contacts require far more care. Disposable contact lens wearers buy new ones regularly; while those who wear hard contact lenses still need to pay for lens solution and other such products.

Let’s discuss comfort and convenience.

Eyeglasses are also far more comfortable and convenient because they’re easy and quick to slip on.

Contact lenses often dry up or dehydrate, causing discomfort and red eyes due to the span of usage. The recommendation is only to wear you contact lenses for eight hours consecutively per day and to give your eyes a complete rest from them for at least one full day a week.