Contact Lens vs Traditional Glasses

Both contact lens and traditional glasses are great ways to correct your vision. Using either of these comes with some distinct benefits. You may need to choose between them based on your lifestyle, or you may be able to get both so that they offer you the most convenience. At Richardson Eye Associates in Richardson, TX, we provide both contacts and glasses and will help you decide what is best for you.

Exercise and Contact Lenses

Many people who live an active lifestyle choose to wear contact lenses. When you exercise in traditional glasses, it's easy for them to slip down, fall off, and fog up. A contact lens will do none of those things. You can play sports or go for a run and not have to think about your contacts at all. Gym time is also a great time to wear contacts. It can make it less frustrating to exercise and keep your vision at its best at the same time.

Sleeping and Glasses

For many people, there's nothing like an afternoon nap or falling asleep to the glow of the T.V. In both of these cases, you would have to take out your contact lenses before falling asleep. Many people don't want to spend the time taking out their contacts when they are ready to sleep, and they may fear falling asleep with their contacts in. With traditional glasses, they can come off in two seconds, and they can be put anywhere you like.

Comfort

In the end, the best way to make the decision is often to decide which you are most comfortable with. Some people don't like the way they look in glasses and are more comfortable wearing contact lenses. Others are uncomfortable with the idea of touching their eyes and choose glasses. Your comfort level is important, so pay attention to it when you make your choice.

Schedule an Appointment with Our Optometry Team in Richardson, TX

If you need either traditional glasses or contact lenses, we can help. At Richardson Eye Associates, we offer contacts and glasses and will help you choose between them. Call us today to schedule an appointment.