When it comes to correcting vision problems, the two most common forms of treatment will always be glasses or contact lenses. The decision as to which you use on a daily basis for your vision comes down to personal preference, more often than not. There are a few factors to take into consideration when choosing between the two; namely, lifestyle, comfort, convenience, and budget. If you’re still unsure after having examined each factor, speak with an eye care specialist for their professional opinion.

Glasses

Wearing eyeglasses was once the most common method to improve both farsightedness and nearsightedness. Today, patients have a variety of other options available to them, and yet glasses remain popular. This is because lenses reduce the need to touch your eye, which in turn reduces the likelihood of eye irritations or infections.

Another clear benefit of wearing glasses is their price tag, which is a common deciding factor for many. Eyeglasses are cheaper in the long-term than contact lenses. You only need to replace your glasses every few years, or when your prescription changes. You can even keep the frames and just replace the lenses!

Contacts

Contacts, on the other hand, are more aesthetically pleasing for some. They conform to the curvature of your eye, providing a wider field of vision and fewer distortions throughout the day. Combine this field of view with their weather-resistance, and you begin to notice the world around you more clearly.

The downside, however, comes in the form of their application. Having to touch your eye on a daily basis may lead to an infection. Contacts also reduce the amount of oxygen reaching your eye, causing dry eye syndrome in patients.

Contact Us

If you’re still interested in the differences between glasses and contacts, contact Eye Care of Delaware by calling (302) 454-8800. We would be happy to discuss the two with you!