Eyeglasses or Contact? Find out Which Are Right for You
Options for correcting vision include eyeglasses, contact lenses, or in some cases, surgery. Glasses and contacts are the most common forms of vision care, and both offer their own unique benefits. Read the following tips to find out whether eyeglasses or contacts are right for you.
Eyeglasses or Contacts?
Eyeglasses
If you are just starting to need vision correction, glasses can be the best option because they are easy to integrate into your lifestyle. They are easy to remove if only required for reading or driving. Glasses need to be replaced less frequently than contacts, are easier to clean, and do not involve touching your eye, which can be difficult for some people. They are often less costly than contacts as well.
You can also choose photochromic lenses, which darken when exposed to the sun and protect eyes from UV rays. Drawbacks of glasses include the possibility of breakage, fogging in certain conditions, and the partial blocking of peripheral vision. While many people enjoy the fashion statement that glasses make, they do alter appearance.
Contacts
Contact lenses may be preferable for those who are active or play a lot of sports where glasses might be easily broken. Contacts conform to the curve of the eye and so do not block the field of view. They do not fog, and do not change your appearance unless you choose colored lenses.
The cons of contacts include their cost, the daily cleaning, the replacement rate, and the propensity for dry eyes that some wearers may experience. Contacts may be more challenging for children to care for and put in.
Both eyeglasses and contact lenses correct a variety of vision issues and can bring your sight back to 20/20. The choice is dictated by lifestyle, age, comfort, and affordability. Digby Eye Associates, serving Greensboro and High Point, NC, offer eye exams, glasses, contact lenses, surgery, and glaucoma and cataract care. Call (336) 230-1010 in Greensboro or (336) 454-2020 in High Point to make an appointment, or visit their website to discover more about their services.
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