Are Contact Lenses Right for Me?

Here at Sites Vision Clinic, we receive many patients who want to learn more about switching from glasses to contact lenses. If you've ever asked yourself, "Would contact lenses be right for me?" read on to learn our recommendations. 

What are the Benefits of Contacts? 

Contacts touch your eyes directly, improving your vision without obstruction. If the frame of your glasses has ever bothered you, or if you've experienced limited vision due to rain, snow or fog on your glasses, you'll love seeing clearly. 

Contacts are also secure once in place, which makes them ideal for athletes who don't want to worry about glasses falling off. 

Contacts can alter your eye color, so if you've always dreamed of having green eyes, now you can!

Finally, daily disposable contacts are a convenient solution for busy people who don't have time to care for traditional long-wear contacts. Since these are replaced fresh daily, they're also ideal for people with a track record of losing their glasses! 

There are many new types of contacts that can be comfortably worn, even if you suffer from an eye condition that would make you hard to fit for contacts. If you explored contacts years ago and were told you weren't a good fit, come see our Clarksville or Elkton optometrist.

Who Should Avoid Contact Lenses in Elkton?

If you are prone to eye infections, you are better off with glasses. Touching your eyes frequently, as you do when putting in contacts, leads to eye infections. 

Dry eyes sufferers tend to prefer glasses since contacts dry out the eyes. If you really want to try contacts and your eyes are dry, we can try medicated eye drops to relieve dryness.

Fashionistas also tend to prefer glasses, as frames from top designer make a great fashion statement! 

See Our Elkton & Clarksville Eye Doctor

After reading this, would you like to try contact lenses in Elkton? To set up a contact lens with our Elkton Optometrist, dial (270) 265-9036. If you'd rather see our Clarksville eye doctor, please call (931) 647-5237.