Contact Lenses: Choosing Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses By Andrew Stratton At Isnare.com Ezine Articles

Headaches and squinting-both are classic symptoms of failing eyesight. Great, at least now it's time you decide if you want to wear glasses or contact lenses because you are surely not letting them stick a laser in your eye. Whether you are nearsighted, far sighted or have an astigmatism, lenses can correct your vision. There are pros and cons to each and you have to evaluate your lifestyle to determine what will work best for you. Here's how they break down:

Eyeglasses

These have been around for years-think Benjamin Franklin, an iconic wearer of glasses. The lenses are made either from plastic or glass and the frames come in a variety of materials as well. And, if you are worried about not finding the right frames, there are frameless styles. They go with everything. Always take your time choosing frames because they will become a part of you. Check out the styles before your eyes are dilated so you can see better. Remember George's lady's glasses on Seinfeld?

A lot of people can't even contemplate putting their fingers in eyes. They cringe at the very thought of it. So, of course, glasses are the best option for them. Also, there are thousands of frame styles and colors to choose from. Eyeglass frames allow a way to express yourself and showcase your personality. As for utility, they not only give you better vision, but they protect your eyes from debris. If it's sunny outside, there's no need to worry. There are prescription sunglasses as well.

There are some downsides to wearing glasses. For one thing, they don't come with windshield wipers so when it's raining, well you know what happens. They also fog up when the temperature changes. If you play sports, they tend to get in the way. They can also be annoying; slipping down the nose when you perspire or arms that hurt the ears because they are too tight. If you don't have a proper fit, it can cause real headaches.

Contact Lenses

These are made of a permeable flexible plastic that allows oxygen to reach the eye and absorbs water. The benefit of contact lenses is that they don't get in the way and they don't interfere with your appearance. In fact, no one even knows you're wearing them. Some people are self-conscious about wearing glasses and this takes care of it. Because they are placed right on the cornea, you will have complete peripheral vision as well as straight ahead.

A problem with contacts is that they can cause eye infections if they are not properly cleaned and cared for. With the convenience of disposability, this should be a problem that is easily avoided. Allergies can cause problems as well. The possibility of scratching the cornea increases with contact lenses. If a speck of dust gets under the lens, it can cause serious damage, pain and infection.

Whichever you choose, the most important thing is that you see clearly. However, you have to take care of your eyeglasses or contact lenses. So, if you think you may have a problem, get into an eye doctor for an exam. Think about it-squinting gives you wrinkle.

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