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    How-to: find a vision solution that's right for you

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    Deciding between two things is always fraught with difficulty – Ange, or Jen? Ice-cream, or chocolate? The list goes on… and when it comes to choosing whether you’re going to wear contact lenses or glasses, the decision isn’t any easier.  We take the guessing game out of the equation by weighing up the pros and cons of your vision options…

    Glasses
    Pros:
    -Glasses can be fiercely fashionable
    -Surveys have shown that most people believe people who wear glasses are more intelligent (no wonder Elle Woods adopted a pair in ‘Legally Blonde’!)
    -A good pair can last you forever
    -They’re super quick and easy to put on
    -They’re ideal for correcting astigmatism

    Cons:
    -Awareness of the frames
    -The distance between your eyes and the lens sometimes creates distortion
    -They can fog up when the temperate changes
    -They can clash with your outfit
    -They create a barrier between your face and the world

    Contact Lenses
    Pros:
    -They’re undetectable, so no one knows you’re wearing them
    -They don’t detract from your natural appearance
    -They give a more natural feeling of vision as they’re worn right on the eye
    -You can’t feel that you’re wearing them
    -They’re ideal for people who play a lot of sport

    Cons:
    -They can be time-consuming and messy to put in and clean
    -They can break, pop out or tear if you don’t maintain a proper eye care routine
    -If you get dust inside or don’t clean regularly, your eye health can be affected, resulting in infection
    -You can’t open your eyes fully underwater
    -They can be a nightmare to try and find if you lose them

    27 Member Comments

    Jay.dogga1986 25 Jun 2020 11:59 AM

    *glasses

    Jay.dogga1986 25 Jun 2020 11:59 AM

    never tried contacts. i only need galsses for in front of screens.

    BeautifulJusty 4 Jun 2017 12:15 PM

    I've used both in the past, and there are pros and cons to both.

    clearcrystalwater 31 Dec 2016 1:09 PM

    I love the natural feel of my contacts (and the natural look too).

    Miss19 14 Nov 2016 12:14 AM

    I switch between wearing contacts and glasses

    clearcrystalwater 31 Dec 2016 1:10 PM

    I do have a pair of 'back up' glasses in a drawer somewhere but I thankfully never get to wear them. I swim a lot and it's easier to swim with contacts (especially snorkelling!).

    itslinda 5 Apr 2016 4:10 PM

    Great article

    annieleex 2 Apr 2016 9:45 PM

    Great article

    Cherrykisses13 28 Jul 2013 1:51 AM

    I don't need contacts, but i want to try the coloured ones

    aussie_cat87 11 Feb 2013 11:51 AM

    I used to use 3 month contacts, they were a nightmare to keep clean. Now I wear glasses for work/home and single used contacts for going out.

    Beautifulnightmarex 6 Feb 2013 11:49 AM

    Glasses are cuter and easier to take care of withou the risk of eey infections and caring for contacts

    Blink182 6 Feb 2013 11:44 AM

    Nice!

    AmberB 6 Feb 2013 9:56 AM

    Interesting article

    TriedandTested 6 Nov 2012 11:58 PM

    I wear both glasses and contact lenses but contacts are my choice when it comes down to comfort and appearance

    apple8 5 Oct 2012 11:17 AM

    I prefer glasses over contacts.

    Blossy77 19 Sep 2012 7:42 PM

    I hate wearing my glasses. I wish they were only for reading, because I don't think I'd mind as much.

    Jen18 14 Aug 2012 9:47 AM

    I'm so tempted to get contacts :)

    Lovely65 14 Aug 2012 2:36 AM

    I wear glasses for reading.

    Michelle240 18 Jun 2012 6:56 AM

    Just learnt I needed glasses yesterday! Was a shock going to select some eye wear tomorrow :( thanks!

    My.Nongy 15 Jun 2012 2:32 PM

    I have just started wearing contacts and they offer me so much more freedom. I make regular long drives over 4hrs and wearing frames for this long gives me a headache just from the weight of something on my face, it is not the frames at fault I'm just sensitive. I can be active, bend over, have my hands full and not worry about them falling off. Glasses get rained on and are harder to see out of, sometimes they even fog up, not contacts. Can have all of the hot designer sunnies I want and not have to worry about script lenses put it or changing them when my vision changes :) I dont't have to carry both sunglasses and specs for day to night because I can see any time with contacts.

    cherie470 13 Apr 2012 1:23 PM

    i go back and forth between glasses and contact lenses. night on the town=contacts, anything else=glasses.

    Ling 12 Feb 2012 6:15 AM

    I wear glasses and have never really considered contacts at all. I don't mind the look of wearing glasses as long as I have a pair that suit my face shape. I don't really mind if the colours don't match with the outfits I'm wearing either.

    Green_Jaguar 12 Feb 2012 3:48 AM

    I wear glasses for reading. I think that I would find contacts a bit time consuming and there is a reasonable risk of infection being introduced into your eyes

    _Anita_ 11 Feb 2012 1:19 PM

    I hate glasses! But i do wear them sometimes in between using contacts .

    Trish_D 10 Feb 2012 1:19 AM

    Not everyone is suitable for contact lense wear. I wore glasses - designer frames - for many years but no longer need them except for close work and reading since having very successful cataract surgery. I actually still miss wearing them daily as I felt they added to my image. Oh well, we can't have everything, can we?

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