Life is full of choices, and so are all your eyewear products. If you are confused between what is the suitable match for you? Don’t worry, we shall help you navigate the right eyewear choice perfect for you.
Glasses have a long-standing history and good reputation known for being safer compared to lenses which is still more of a risky and new approach. However, the choice between Contact lenses v/s Glasses is more of a personal choice based on your needs, per your schedule, activities you indulge in, age, and your vision issues. The right vision wear eases your daily set of activities providing comfort, clarity, and uninterrupted flow to all your daily activities.
Here’s A Guide On What Would Be The Perfect Choice For You
Pro’s
| Factors to consider | Glasses | Contact Lenses |
| Age | Can be worn by any age. | An individual can start wearing lenses as early as 12 years or above. (Take advice of an eye care professional) |
| Eye problem | Can be used for all eye conditions. Myopia – For nearsightedness Hyperopia– Farsightedness Astigmatism- Vision correction/blurred vision. | Can be used for all eye conditions. Myopia – For nearsightedness Presbyopia– Multifocal lenses (near and far) Astigmatism- Vision correction/blurred vision |
| Eyewear maintenance | Relatively low maintenance Needs to be checked and changed only in cases like blurred vision, headache, discomfort. | Comparatively needs more maintenance. Eye drop and eye solution needs to be kept in track. Quality of lenses should be maintained. |
| Customization | Get your eye checked at an eye care center and use glasses accordingly. Focuses on your eye condition helping ease your eyesight issues. | Highly customizable. Mandatory checkup before you start using one for comfort, and focusing on your eye condition and its problem. Available in various colors and easily customized to suit your fit. |
| Style statement | Glasses are now in fashion. With various glass types, frame shapes, lense type, fit, colour, look and feel. | Hassle –free and natural look. Options in colors and lens types to elevate your looks. |
Also Read: Choosing the Right Eyewear: Frames, Lenses, and More
Con’s
| Parameters | Glasses | Contact lenses |
| Comfort | Can get uncomfortable and restrict movements or activities, especially when someone is new to wearing glasses. | It is advised to not sleep with lenses, one may constantly face certain complications while using lenses. |
| Infections | The risk of infection is relatively low. | Compared to glasses, the risk of infection is more with lenses, due to direct exposure to the eye. |
| Risk | One may lose glasses. Break or dents may affect until repair of glasses. Look out for scratches and keep your glasses clean. | May cause dry eyes. Individual maybe prone to eye infections. Requires frequent lenses change, depending upon the type of lense and advised by doctor. |
| Cost | It is cost effective compared to lenses | The cost involved is higher due to complete lense match to an individual eye type and comfort. Requires variety of essentials like eye drop solution, extra pair of lenses, lense box etc. |
| Daily maintenance | No daily maintenance is required except for cleaning the glasses. | Requires daily maintenance while managing to remove or put the lenses as and when required. Requires daily maintenance, if the lens is one time use or has certain limitations. |
Also Read: Contact Lens Care: Best Practices for Safe and Comfortable Wear
Activities
Physical activities specifically require you to make more movements, which is highly uncomfortable with glasses. However, when performing sports, individuals can wear sports glasses or choose vision correction through eye surgeries. Lenses comparatively being more useful during activities also need to be well managed and kept in optimal conditions.
We advise you to discuss your details with an eye doctor to address all your eye concerns and changes in vision or any discomfort. “Do not opt for any product or eye wear with no proper assistance, prior discussion, and without consulting your doctor”
Conclusion
The choice between glasses or contact lenses is surely a personal choice based on your own comfort, eye issues or activities you are exposed to. Eye care clinics are here to simplify and ease out all your eye related problems.
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