Let Our Sandy Springs Optometry Team Help You Choose Between Contact Lenses or Eyeglasses

Here at Eye 1st Vision Center, we understand that everyone has different vision needs. Whether you prefer to wear contact lenses or eyeglasses to correct your vision, we can help you make the right choice based on your budget, aesthetics, comfort, and lifestyle. It is important to note that one corrective eyewear is not better than the other. Both have their advantages and disadvantages. Below is more information about contact lenses and eyeglasses.

The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses are corrective eyewear that requires little maintenance. You don't need to touch your eye to wear them, and are for the most part, cheaper than contact lenses in the long-term. They can also be adjusted to let a certain amount of light enter the eye, which can give you the best possible vision and comfort. In addition to these, eyeglasses make a great fashion statement. There are various types of designer brands to choose from, all of which can enhance your style.

While eyeglasses provide a range of benefits, they also have a fair share of disadvantages. Eyeglasses have to sit about 12mm away from your eyes. This can distort your peripheral vision. If you have severe vision loss, you may need a stronger prescription, which can make an unappealing appearance due to the lenses being thick. For some people, the frames can put unwanted pressure behind the ears as well as where they sit on your nose.

The Advantages And Disadvantages Of Contact Lenses

The great thing about contacts is that they don't obstruct your vision in any way since they sit on your eyes directly. You are also able to play the sports you like without having to worry about them breaking or falling out. An aesthetics feature about contacts is that you can change the color of your eyes. There are even specialty lenses that can improve your vision at night, and you don't have to wear them during the day.

Similarly to glasses, there a few disadvantages of contacts. Some people find it difficult to insert the contact lenses properly. If you work at a computer all day, you may be prone to develop computer vision syndrome. If you don't properly clean the lenses, you can develop an eye infection. In the long run, they can be expensive.

Ready To Choose? Make An Appointment!

Both corrective eyewear are great at improving vision. Make an appointment with Eye 1st Vision Center in Sandy Springs today to choose your preferred vision correction. Our number is 404-252-1702.