Why Are Contact Lenses Better Than Glasses?

Why Are Contact Lenses Better Than Glasses?

Are you thinking about switching to contact lenses? If so, you are not alone. According to the American Optometric Association, millions of Americans wear contact lenses. Contact lenses help correct various refractive errors. These include presbyopia, astigmatism, farsightedness, and nearsightedness.

Some types of contact lenses treat certain eye conditions, such as keratoconus. Weigh the pros and cons of switching to contacts from glasses in order to confirm whether contact lenses are a good fit for you.

Contact Lenses vs. Eyeglasses

Choosing to wear contact lenses or glasses mostly depends on your personal preferences. Consider factors such as convenience, comfort, lifestyle, aesthetics, budget, and more. Either option have certain pros and cons in terms of eye health, ease of use, and vision. Before deciding between eyeglasses and contacts, you need to understand that one option is not necessarily better than the other.

Reasons to Switch from Eyeglasses to Contact Lenses

• Full Field of Vision

Contacts are available in the same prescription strength as eyeglasses. However, one advantage is a full field of focused vision wherever you look. Since they move with the wearer’s eyes, they help track action with peripheral and direct vision. 

When you switch to contacts, you can say goodbye to the distortions and reflections you get with eyeglasses. They do not get water spots, steam up, reflect light, or distort. 
 

• Freedom to Lead an Active Lifestyle

If you want to lead a more active lifestyle, you should consider switching to contacts. They will give you more flexibility and freedom to enjoy your favorite activities. Contact lenses are less obtrusive and lighter than eyeglasses, allowing you to move and run with greater ease.

Do you enjoy playing contact sports? If you do, contacts will not interfere with your protective headgear. Furthermore, they will not slip off or bounce up and down. Also, they do not pinch the nose or rub against the ear as eyeglasses do.
 

• More Confidence

Of course, there is nothing wrong with wearing prescription eyeglasses. You might even like the way you look in eyeglasses. Despite this, many people find that contacts help them feel good about themselves. According to the CDC, some kids and teens report feeling better about their physical appearance when wearing contacts. 
 

Also, unlike eyeglasses, contacts do not obscure the face with frames. This gives the wearer a natural look. You can even wear contact lenses with the trendiest non-prescription sunglasses. Additionally, contact lenses are the way to go if you want to show off your eye makeup or lash extensions. 
 

Why Contact Lenses May Not Be the Right Option for You

Contact lenses require more work than eyeglasses. Cleaning and disinfecting them can be inconvenient and complicated. They also require more maintenance and care than glasses. So, if you are looking for an easy alternative to wearing eyeglasses, LASIK might be your best option. 
 

Also, contact lenses carry more risk than eyeglasses when it comes to eye problems such as dry eye syndrome, conjunctivitis, and irritation. Furthermore, they cost more than prescription eyeglasses.
 

For more on contact lenses, call Lifetime Vision and Eye Care our office in Miami Gardens, Florida at (305) 902-3320 to schedule an appointment.