Eyeglasses or Contacts: Which to Choose?

Eyeglasses or Contacts: Which to Choose?

  • Eyeglasses Constantly Slipping Down Your Nose? Consider These Repairs

    One of the most important details concerning your glasses is that they need to be comfortable to wear. A common complaint from many patients who wear glasses is that the glasses constantly slip, causing the patient to have to frequently push them back up their nose. Here are a few repairs that can help your glasses stay where they are supposed to be.  1. Adjust the Fit of Your Frame

  • Addressing Your Concerns About Undergoing Lasik Surgery

    If you have vision issues, there are a number of options that you will have for correcting this problem. While you might assume that these options will always involve corrective lenses, there are laser surgery options that may be able to address the underlying cause of the vision issues. How Is Lasik Surgery Done? A common cause of vision issues is slight deformities in the shape of the patient's eyes. When this is the case, the way that the light enters the eye will be impacted, and this can reduce the patient's visual acuity.

  • 2 Things To Consider When Selecting Prescription Sunglasses

    If you are living with vision impairment, you may wear eyeglasses or contacts to help you see. Unfortunately, many people who wear prescription eyeglasses will remove them when outside or driving during the daylight hours because they need to wear sunglasses. While helpful for protecting your eyes from the sunlight, traditional sunglasses will not help with your vision issue. Therefore, it is beneficial to invest in a pair of prescription sunglasses.

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Eyeglasses or Contacts: Which to Choose?

Since I was a teenager, I've worn eyeglasses. The idea of getting contacts didn't seem all that important. It was only during my last eye exam with a new optometrist that I decided to revisit the possibility. On the advice of my optometrist, I decided to try the disposable lenses. To my surprise, they worked great. Even my field of vision was broader. One of my favorite things is that I never have to hunt for a handkerchief or a tissue to wipe away dust from the glasses anymore. Being able to purchase sunglasses off the rack is pretty great too. If you just got the word that corrective lenses is in your future, let's talk. I'll tell you why choosing contact lenses over glasses makes sense.