Choosing between contact lenses and glasses

by Ruth Woodhouse

I was ten years old when I had my first pair of glasses. I can remember being absolutely stunned by the difference when I came home with them. Suddenly the face of the clock was so incredibly bright! I hadn't realized j...read more

by Jaslyn Anna

There are pros and cons when choosing either contacts over glasses. Not everyone is suitable for contacts. But in this day in age when everyone is concerned with personal appearance, contact lenses seem to be the good way ...read more

by Sara A Broers

Contact lenses or glasses? A personal decision at it's best. Sometimes, much to our dismay, our eye practitioners will inform us that we have no choice. Due to eye conditions such as dryness, glaucoma, cataracts, or a "...read more

by Ink Slinger

Would you prefer contacts or glasses? Many individuals with poor vision are faced with this question, and the answer will depend on their own circumstances. In this article, I will discuss whether contacts or glasses are r...read more

by Kenya Evans

Depending on your opinion, wearing glasses can either bring back memories of being called "four eyes" in grade school or being perceived as highly intelligent by your peers. Glasses have both negative and positive connotat...read more

by Mark Greening

I have been an Optician since 1982 and I give advice on this issue every day. I have seen thousands of people who have explored the option of having contact lenses. Their motivations are varied as are their prescriptions ...read more

by Ashley Benlove

I have been wearing glasses for almost seven years now (in February/March) for nearsighted-ness (I cannot see far very well) and as I type this article, I am wearing my glasses right now. Now, I notice many people with eye...read more

by Ryan Gray

This debate could go on for a long time with some people I know, but for me the best choice when deciding between contact lenses and glasses is easy to see. Looks are an important piece of this puzzle, of course, but I ...read more

by Kirsty O'Lone

I have worn glasses for most of my life, and they never really bothered me. Being short sighted I could still see at close distance without wearing my glasses so I never really had a problem with them. That all changed a f...read more

by KMT

Contacts or Glasses, WELL I CHOOSE CONTACTS. It's all about the look isn't it? Well, at a young age I found out that this was not so. I the age of 29 I found myself in hospital for 3 weeks in excruciating pain, with doc...read more

by Erik Van Tongerloo

The choice between wearing contact lenses and glasses depends for a great part of the risks you want to take. It is a fact that if you wear contact lenses most of the people don't see that and that is the reason why many p...read more

by Lisa Petrarca

I was told in high school that I would never be able to wear contacts because I have dry eyes, did I mention that I also wore braces. Glasses and braces are not a good combination for a self conscious high school girl. Th...read more

by Natasha L. Kohlhoff Polak

Personally, I hate wearing glasses because of how thick my prescription is. If it weren't as bad and I didn't have to wear glasses as much, I would be ok with it. When I first started wearing glasses in 4th grade, it was...read more

by Nisha Danny

Contact lenses or Glasses,the decision of which one to choose is purely personal based on convenience.Contact lenses need to be carefully used to avoid eye infection.It needs to be cleaned with sterile solutions and ...read more

by Fernando Limas Iii

Choosing between contact lenses and glasses, for the most part should be a no-brainer. The real question should be "If I like to wear contact lenses, do I need to buy glasses as well?" The answer to that is YES! Everyone w...read more

by Phil Hill

It's up to the individual. For me, it's contact lenses in public and glasses in private. Makes me sound vain, but that's honestly not the issue. I will admit that I can't find any spectacles that suit me - but that's proba...read more

by Saron Maramo

I prefer contact lenses because: You do not get sweat rash as I do where my glasses sit on my skin! They do not steam up when you are cooking or go from a cold to warm place. Glasses' frames block areas of your vision and ...read more

by Aldo Bonincontro

I only use glasses because, using contact lenses, I should carry with me the cleansing kit and make this operation, when I'm out of home; this would be very boring and risky for the lenses especially in summer, when I am...read more

by Ben Doree

As a younger lad, I never experienced any problems regarding my sight. Like a lot of children, I played an awful lot of sports, including high contact sports such as football and rugby, and reveled in delight at being able...read more

by Kelsa S

Depending on how often you use your glasses and why, you might want to get contacts. If you just use your glasses for reading, don't spend all that money every month on contacts. Stick with the old and you will be fine. Ho...read more