Contacts Lenses vs Traditional Eyeglasses

At Sites Vison Clinic in Clarksville, TN, we provide contact lenses and traditional eyeglasses to reduce blurry vision and help you see more clearly. After an eye exam, our optometrists can recommend the treatment that would be best suited for your condition. Before visiting us, learn about the pros and cons of contact lenses and eyeglasses below:

The Pros and Cons of Contacts

Contact lenses come with various pros and cons. Some advnatages of contact lenses include:

• Conform to the curvature of your eye, cause obstruction and vision distortion than eyeglasses.
• Don’t cause distractions during exercise, playing sports, and other physical activity.
• Allow you to try a different eye color.
• Can reshape the cornea of your eye. If you have myopia (nearsightedness) ask our eye doctors about overnight orthokeratology (Ortho-k). Which will help improve vision, and do wonders to help with myopia.

Contact lenses can also have some disadvantages. Some cons of conacts include the following:

• Some people find it difficult to apply contact lenses, though proper technique generally solves that problem.
• Dry eye syndrome can be a problem for some people for contacts reducing the amount of oxygen reaching the eye.
• Wearing contacts for extended periods while working at a computer can lead to computer vision syndrome (a condition like Dry Eye Syndrome).
• You must commit to a proper lens and lens case cleaning to avoid eye infection that can be potentially serious.

The Pros and Cons of Eyeglasses

Just as with contact lenses, there are advantages and disadvantages when it comes to eyeglasses as well. Some advantages include:

• Reduce touching your eyes, resulting in less chance of irritation or infection.
• Are generally less expensive than contacts.
• Offer protection against environmental factors such as dust and debris.

Wearing eyeglasses can also sometimes present some disadvantages. Some of these disadvantates include the following:

• The distortion of peripheral vision.
• Strong prescriptions can cause a person’s eyes to appear unnaturally magnified or minified.

Visit Steck Eye Care for A Clearer Future

At Sites Vision Clinic, we can help you sort through the many options available today. Remember, you will still need prescription eyeglasses even if you choose contacts. Like everyone, your eyes need a break every so often. If you are in Clarksville, TN, call (931) 647-5237, to learn more about how our optometry team can help you and to schedule an appointment today!