Contacts Vs. Glasses

[Groteslurf]

I know some people say contacts are a hassle, but if you use them for a little while it almost becomes second nature. I love my contacts.

 

Maybe I should try contacts as the reason that I'm not wearing contact is because I can't imagine I'm putting my fingers 'in' my eyes.

Anyway, I only need glasses to drive a car or watch tv and never when riding rollercoasters.

[Brad_G]

I would always go for contacts, there just so much more practical for everyday life.

[Hotlanta]

Maybe I should try contacts as the reason that I'm not wearing contact is because I can't imagine I'm putting my fingers 'in' my eyes.

 

I was very afraid to try contacts at first for the same reason and it took me a almost a full couple of weeks to get the hang of it. Now i do it in seconds.

[mike541x]

I just got my learners permit and I was told to get glasses (my parents don't want to get contacts). So for the most I wear glasses when I drive, and when I look at the board or something far away at achool. But when I'm reading I don't need them. And I haven't ever been on a roller coaster where I had to remove my glasses. I say if you like the way you look with glasses go ahead.

[SonOfBeastSucks]

Glasses are a pain. I love contacts. And that way I can wear whatever sunglasses I want to w/o worrying about prescription.

[silverstreak]

I use glasses. Expensive tho. I have 2-Oakley prescription glasses.

One for the sun. The other lightly tinted.

[brilinjo]

Lasik laser eye surgery (if you can afford it obviously).

[arrowfanman]

^ I have never been engaged in a conversation where Lasik comes up and somebody doesn't go, "I know someone where they messed up an eye." At this point, the technology is far too young for my comforts.

 

 

 

I just made the transition from glasses to contacts about a month ago and couldn't be happier. Yes, they're annoying, but no more so than glasses--they're just annoying in different ways. The freedom and clarity that I get with contacts are much greater than the inconvenience, in comparison to glasses.

 

Granted, I have a pretty good fit. It seems that a lot of those who cant get into contacts don't have the fit for it.

 

-Jahan

[brilinjo]

^I had it done 12 months ago and very happy with the result.

[nagro5]

^Don't you have to use some type of moisturizing eyedrops for a long time after you get Lasik?

[brilinjo]

^ from memory, for the first month you put lubricating drops in a few times a day, and then after that whenever your eyes feel dry but I haven't had to use any for at least 6 months. A person at work got hers done after seeing me have it done, and another guy is booked in to do it.

 

I think it gets negative publicity because it is such a foreign procedure that goes against your normal instincts. You have your eyes clamped open (like in A Clockwork Orange) the outside layer is cut and pulled back, and a laser blasts your eye. Sounds like torture, but it isn't. I tell people that the procedure was uncomfortable but not painful. I had it done on a Thursday afternoon, my wife drove me home, and I slept most of the night. Friday morning I drove to work. The result is virtually instantaneous. I wore glasses every waking moment for over 20 years, now I just wear sunnies when I need to. It depends on each person, but I recommend it.

[woah_killa]

I say get both!

 

I used to wear glasses all the time, but then I got contacts. Now, I just wear both of them depending on what I'm wearing.