While the glasses vs. contact lenses debate isn’t quite like the Manchester derby, it has definitely divided people on social media platforms (including me). As a person with a prescription for years, I have seen myself standing in front of the mirror and figuring out whether to wear contact lenses or just go for my glasses.
To choose between contact lenses or glasses is a personal choice and a subjective opinion based on experience and lifestyle. But if you’re unable to decide between the two, I’ll make things easier for you by listing some advantages of wearing glasses over contact lenses (first and most obvious - it’s easy to wear). In this blog, let’s figure out how glasses are better than contact lenses.
You can Adapt to Glasses Quickly
One thing that all contact lens wearers will agree on is that it is not as easy as glasses to get used to. You have to ‘train’ yourself in the right way of wearing contact lenses. Your way to a no-glasses look passes through multiple sessions of red, teary eyes and failed attempts.
After all that comes with the maintenance. You cannot put your contacts in their case without cleaning them with the solution first. Also, you need to ensure that your hands are sanitised before doing so. On the other hand, glasses are way easier to handle.
You can Wear them for Longer
If you ever ask a friend for some tips for maintaining contact lenses, of all the suggestions, they would stress one thing: do not sleep with your contacts on. Sleeping in contact lenses is very dangerous for your eyes. You can develop eye infections, corneal ulcers, eye irritation, inflammation and in extreme cases, giant papillary conjunctivitis. If you talk about glasses, I have slept with my prescription glasses at least a hundred times, and honestly, it’s no harm, unless you end up breaking them (true story).
You Save Money With Glasses
A regular pair of monthly contact lenses in the UK can cost around 6 to 30 pounds. So, when compared to a pair of glasses that you can buy for 30 pounds and use for years, monthly or daily contact lenses are costlier.
Contact Lenses can Tear
If you have ever broken or torn a contact lens, you know how heartbreaking it can be to damage your expensive pair of lenses. Just when your contacts run dry, they will tear. And even if you are too careful and never let your lenses run out of moisture, they will deteriorate with usage and time. On the other hand, glasses secured inside the frame or even rimless glasses last much longer and even forever, unless you accidentally break them. I still have my first pair of glasses I got 7 years ago.
Glasses Save You from Dust and Wind
Glasses offer great protection against dust and wind, making them ideal for outdoor activities like biking. A good pair of glasses shields your eyes from irritation caused by strong winds or airborne particles. In contrast, contact lenses leave your eyes more exposed. When you're wearing lenses, you need to be extra cautious in dusty or windy environments, as particles can easily enter your eyes and cause discomfort or even infections.
Glasses are More Fashionable
Think of a woman wearing a very basic outfit, but with a pair of designer cat-eye glasses, it looks stylish and classy, right? It’s the 21st century, and as eyewear fashion has grown more mature, glasses have risen to the bar of being an intimate fashion accessory. Long gone are the days when you would be labelled a “bookworm” or a “nerd” for wearing glasses.
There’s a Variety in Glasses
Round glasses, clear glasses, pilots, geometrical shapes, metal rims, wooden frames, cat-eye glasses, browline, tortoiseshell - whether you want glasses for an office meeting or a vacation, there is a frame for every occasion. With a vast variety of options available, you will never look boring or mundane.
Final Words
Call me biased, but the truth remains the same: glasses are way better than contact lenses. They are comfortable to wear, stylish and build personality like a perfect accessory. You can explore our range of 1000+ styles of glasses for yourself and look stylish while being comfortable. With every glasses, you will get free lenses with premium protective coatings like anti-glare, anti-UV, anti-scratch and impact-resistant.
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