A person with a prescription often gets to this point where they find themselves confused between eyeglasses and contact lenses. Some say that glasses offer a lot more ease, while others say contact lenses don’t burden you as much. It all depends on your preferences, lifestyle and needs.
After years of experience in the eyewear industry, I feel both of them have their own pros and cons. Various factors like design, pattern, comfort and need must be taken into consideration to be able to make an informed decision. In this blog, let’s understand the pros and cons of eyeglasses and contact lenses in detail.
Pros and Cons of Eyeglasses
Glasses have a long history when it comes to correcting vision problems. They are one of the most used and loved eyewear correction tools. From different styles to ease of wearing, here is everything you need to know about eyeglasses.
Pros of Wearing Glasses
Easy to wear: Well, wearing a pair of eyeglasses is extremely easy; all you need to do is pick them up and put them on your face. Your eyesight is corrected, and you are good to go.
Easy to clean and store: Unlike contact lenses, glasses are easy to clean and store. You require a microfibre cloth and cleaning spray. Make sure to gently clean and store them in a hardshell case when not in use.
Endless options to choose from: From different materials to colours, you have endless options to choose from. Be it a basic black acetate frame for your office or quirky cat-eye glasses for vacation, there is something for everyone.
Style for every face shape: We all fall under face shape criteria; some of us have a round face shape, whereas others have a square face shape. With glasses, you can easily balance out your facial features by choosing a complementary frame style.
Don’t have to touch your eyes: You don’t have to put your finger in your eye to wear eyeglasses that reduce the chances of getting an eye infection.
Customisation availability: Other than frames, you can also customise your lenses as per your requirements and needs. You can choose between various options like blue light glasses, tinted lenses and Transitions lenses.
Protection: Environmental elements like dust, debris, and sunlight can cause damage to your eyes. Glasses protect your eyes from all these elements while correcting your vision.
Cons of Glasses
Limited field of vision: Though eyeglasses sit right in front of your eyes, they don’t offer peripheral vision. You can sometimes lose the benefit of complete vision while moving your eyes upwards or sideways.
Can feel heavy: As compared to contact lenses, eyeglasses frames can feel heavy on your face. The weight of the frame and lenses can lead to pressure on your nose and ears.
Can get foggy: One problem that all glasses wearers face is that their lenses get foggy in humid conditions and when it rains. But one can use anti-fog spray to reduce this problem.
Prone to scratches: With wear and tear, your eyeglasses can get scratches that can hinder your clear vision in the long run.
Pros and Cons of Contact Lenses
Now, let’s talk about another vision correction tool–contact lenses. These are advanced, seamless, and relatively new compared to glasses. Here are some pros and cons of contact lenses.
Pros of Contact Lenses
Natural field of vision: As we all know, lenses are placed on your pupils; they offer a more seamless natural field of peripheral vision.
Better for activities or sports: If you don’t get sports glasses while performing high-intensity activities, then your glasses might fall off. But, in case of contact lenses, you don’t have to worry about it.
Highlights natural facial features: Contact lenses are seamless; they don’t interfere with your facial features. They don’t clash with your ensemble, makeup or eyelashes. If you are wondering how to do makeup with glasses, then you can read our latest guide!
Change your eye colour: Yes, you read that right! You can actually change the colour of your pupils by wearing coloured prescription contact lenses.
Cons of Contact Lenses
Discipline in care, cleaning and storage: Unlike glasses, contact lenses require proper care and cleaning. Every time you wear or remove your contact lenses, you need to clean them gently with a solution. Also, you need to store them dipped in the solution properly in the case.
Takes time to get used to: No matter how simple it sounds, wearing and removing contact lenses takes time. You need a few days of practice to get comfortable with the process.
Prone to eye infections: While applying and removing contact lenses, your eyes come into contact with your hands. If you don’t maintain good hygiene and clean your hands properly, then it can lead to various eye infections. Also, contact lenses are more prone to attracting dust and debris, so you need to be extra careful.
Do you want to learn the right process of wearing and removing contact lenses? Here is everything you need to know.
An End to the Debate Hopefully?
Well, we have summed up some of the pros and cons of both eyeglasses and contact lenses. It all depends on what you expect from your eyewear. People who have been wearing glasses for many years find it difficult to switch to contact lenses later. When people talk about ‘contact lenses vs glasses’, they do not realise a few things. What may work for one occasion might not for the other; what may be brilliant in one situation might cause you trouble in another. You can also use a mix of both as per your need and occasion.
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