Contact Lenses vs Traditional Glasses with Urias Eye Care in Midland, TX

When you need vision correction, often your first question is: Should I go with contacts or eyeglasses? The first step to answering this question is to have Dr. Urias at Urias Eye Care determine if your eyes are a good fit for contacts. If they are, then there are a few pros and cons of glasses and contacts for you to consider. This information can help you decide if you should choose eyeglasses or contact lenses.

The Benefits of Contacts

The decision between contacts and glasses is a personal one. Here are some reasons to consider contacts instead of glasses:

Don't break or slip while playing sports or exercising. If you're playing an impact sport or one that involves a ball, glasses can easily get broken. These sports, as well as vigorous exercise, may also cause glasses to fall off your face. You don't have to worry about this with contacts.

Wider field of vision. When you wear glasses, your peripheral vision isn't corrected because glasses don't go around the side of your face. Contacts correct your entire field of vision.

Won't fog up. Certain weather conditions can cause glasses to fog up. This won't happen when you wear contacts.

Don't clash with your outfit or hide your eyes. When you wear glasses, you typically have to choose one color and style, which may clash with your outfit. In addition, glasses can hide your pretty eyes or eye makeup.

The Benefits of Glasses

Glasses, of course, have benefits of their own. These reasons may lead you to choose glasses over contacts:

More cost-effective. Glasses are generally cheaper in the long run - especially since they don't have to be replaced as often.

Aren't as irritating to eyes. Dry or sensitive eyes can get irritated by contacts. This isn't the case with glasses.

Offer some protection from the elements.  Your eyes are somewhat shielded from wind, dust, and debris when you wear glasses.

Contact Urias Eye Care in Midland, TX Today

If you need vision correction, visit Urias Eyecare and we'll determine what prescription you need. We can then help you make the decision between contacts and glasses. We are passionate about helping residents throughout Midland see well. To contact us, please call us at 432-368-4102.