- posted: Nov. 25, 2024
If you are considering contact lenses and wondering how they compare to traditional glasses, this blog from Riviera Opticare in Mesa and Scottsdale, AZ, will outline the key differences. Keep reading to learn which vision correction option may be better for your eyes and lifestyle.
Convenience and Comfort
Many people find contact lenses to be extremely convenient and comfortable. Contact lenses are barely noticeable when worn and do not interfere with activities like exercising or playing sports. You have a full range of vision without looking through lens frames. For people with an active lifestyle, contacts can be a great option. Make sure to visit our eye doctors near you to get properly fitted contact lenses.
However, some find glasses more convenient because they are easy to put on and take off. Glasses still need the proper care and cleaning while contacts need to be stored in cleaning solution for disinfecting of the contact lenses. Unlike contacts, there is no risk of irritation or infection with glasses. Some report glasses being more comfortable, especially when worn for long periods.
Appearance
Contact lenses allow you to change up your look without committing to a particular frame style. They are ideal if you want your eyes fully visible and do not want your face obscured by glasses. Contact lenses can also give you a field of vision similar to wearing no vision correction at all.
That being said, glasses frames have become a fashion accessory for many. With the variety of frame shapes, colors, and materials now available, it is easy to find glasses that complement your face and style. Glasses let you change your look just by switching frames. Bifocal and progressive lenses are also available with glasses.
Cost
The cost of contacts has two fees – one for the specific type of contact lenses you need plus the professional service fee for the category of contacts you are in. Wearing contacts requires an annual eye health evaluation and assessment of the compatibility of the contacts with the cornea, conjunctiva, and eyelids. The doctor uses trial lenses as needed to ensure the proper health, fit and vision are achieved. Our doctors will also see the patient for follow up visits as needed for success with comfort and vision. A back up pair of glasses is always recommended for contact lens wearers to rest their eyes.
The cost of glasses includes the frame and the type of lenses that are required for your visual needs. At times, you may need more than one pair of glasses for specific lifestyle needs like sunglasses or computer glasses.
Vision Correction
When it comes to visual acuity, both glasses and contacts typically provide excellent visual results and correction for nearsightedness and farsightedness. Contact lenses also offer vision correction for astigmatism and presbyopia. For patients with extreme prescriptions, glasses may provide better optics and distortion-free vision. However, we have a high success rate for custom made contacts for patients with extreme prescriptions. Schedule an exam with our eye doctors near you to discuss which option is best for your particular vision needs.
Schedule an Eye Exam to Get Glasses or Contact Lenses Near You
Both glasses and contact lenses have their pros and cons. Schedule an exam with Riviera Opticare and discuss the best vision correction solution for your eyes, prescription needs, lifestyle, and preferences. Our eye doctors in Mesa and Scottsdale, AZ, have the expertise to guide you!
