Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses?

Your optometrist had just told your eye results, "Dear, I'm sorry but you need to wear eyeglasses, you've got really poor vision". The words slowly sinks into your head. You then realized you are now dependent on a piece of eyeglasses for the rest of your lives! But you don't want to wear one, it makes you look much older than your age! You are now left torn deciding between whether to buy your first brand new eyeglasses or contact lenses? I say you get both. Why? Sure they both helps us see clearly but each of these items has its distinct charm and use we may want from time to time, depending on our mood and plans for the day! :)

Advantages of wearing eyeglasses

1. Much easier to use. Just slip and slide unto your face and your off to go unlike contact lenses where you still need to wash your hands clean even before holding those contacts. Eyeglasses are much more convenient to use and requires little maintenance.

2. Less cheap. In the long run, owning a pair of eyeglasses is much affordable compared to maintaining your contacts clean where you have to buy eye solutions every now and then.

3. Makes you look smart. I'm not sure what's the reason behind that general assessment where most people perceives intelligent people wear eyeglasses. Aside from  that, you can still look stylish with latest designs of eyeglasses becoming more attractive and fashionable.

4. Less irritation. No need to worry that your eyes may get too irritated when exposed to harsh weather conditions compared to when wearing contacts.

5. Eyeglasses can act as a protective gear especially when it's windy outside.

Advantages of wearing contact lenses

1. Great alternative to wearing eyeglasses especially during parties or special events where you can flaunt your true natural look.

2. In the mood for some fashion? You can play with different colors of contacts to make your eye a little more catchy.

3. Glare no more! Compared to eyeglasses that can give you those unwanted glare and fog from time to time, contacts do not obstruct your view.

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So what about you? Which one do you prefer, eyeglasses or contact lenses?