Should I Get Contact Lenses?

I've got them but I very rarely wear them. My hubby on the other hand wears them every time he goes out except for work. My eyes dry out so quickly esp around smoke - and all our family smokes. And even though I got a kind that is better for it I guess I just got so use to wearing my glasses that I just forget about the contacts LOL. But I know lots of people that wear them everyday without problems :) I think you should give them a try :)

I have worn both soft contacts, gas permeable contacts, and glasses. If you get get soft contacts, then I say ditch the glasses and you'll be so happy you did. If for some reason your optemtrist won't fit you for soft contacts, I say stick with the glasses. I hate gas permeables with a passion. They made me feel like sand was constantly in my eyes. Soft contacts on the other hand, feel like nothing is even on your eye.

Most people wear contact lenese purely for cosmetic purposes, but those who do not take peoper hygiene of their contact lenese risk running infections that could cuse them to even lose their sight! Besides, tredny and fashionable spectacles look great these days!

I prefer wearing glasses, but this is because I do not like having anything in my eyes..not even visine or water. I have always been sensitive to that kind of thing. So I did not want to have to deal with taking something in and out of my eyes on a frequent basis. It makes things a lot easier for me.

I don't think you should change just because your friends make fun of you. That's really stupid of them. You should change because of you and your health. I had to wear glasses, them I changed to contact lenses and know I'm free of both. It's better to use contact lenses than glasses, it's easier but if you don't wash them it can cause you serious problems in your eyes. If you really want it, go for it.

Well, in you think that contacts are best then go with them. You have to be ready for all the hasle of taking care of them. I got mine like three weeks ago, and am now at a ritual of careing for them. It is easy to get used to them and the only problem is putting them on...

I think wearing contacts looks better on people. I have a friend who wears contacts and its color is good when look closely. If your eyes is your best asset, try getting a contact lenses. I have contact lenses but it has no grade at all, just a fashion whatsoever given by my friend. I never wear it outside because i'm afraid of dust or whatever that might hurt my eyes then. but really wearing contacts is good to look at. try getting those with colors. :)

Why would they think you look ridiculous for wearing glasses? Half the people I know wear glasses. If anything, it makes them look smarter on the interview. I definitely love my contacts though. Contacts stay in place much better than glasses, and they are less iritatting to wear all day. Glasses tend to bug me after 1/2 a day.

Wow, that's so bad for people to make fun of you. If I didn't know your age, I would think that you are a young elementary school child. That's when I was so against my getting glasses. I feared being made fun of, looking ugly, and becoming a dork if I wore glasses. I really shoudl have, but i was very athletic, where glasses got in the way, and I hated the feel of wearing glasses rubbign againist the face. I actually still really hate wearing glasses, which i do. It's mostly for comfort. I've seen many people who DO look really good in glasses. I remember back in my younger days, in high school, I was so attracted to this one person who had glasses. Without his glasses, i thought he looked kind of funny, especilaly how used to that I was. And he was really popular too. Anyway, back to the main subject. I have had a great deal of trouble switching to contacts. They also really bother my eyes. Like I hate the feeling of having glasses stub into your fface, contacts stub into my eyes, and make them quite sore too. I can only seem to wear them for a couple of hours. But others I know hacve no problem with it, and just have to try not to forget to take them off when it's time to hit the bed. I could never do that, as I can feel them so strongly. So, works for some and doesn't for some. Good luck. Give them a try and see how it feels. Some get bad headaches also with contacts, so you'll see how it goes.

Nobody seems to have mentioned this, but you can choose frames for aesthetics or fashion. This might make a difference in the mockery. If all you've got is BCG's (military issue glasses aka "birth control glasses" because they're notoriously ugly) or the aesthetic equivalent, you're going to hear about it. Stupid, I know. If you do decide to go for contacts and they will make for better peripheral vision, talk to the ophthalmologist about gas perms vs. soft lenses. Soft lenses are much more comfortable, but gas perms will stabilize your prescription if it changes a lot from year to year. Basically they're rigid so they have to be ground to conform to the shape of your eyeball. That said, while you're wearing them, they keep the eyeball from deforming further. I have a friend who wears them for that reason.

Well, in you think that contacts are best then go with them. You have to be ready for all the hasle of taking care of them. I got mine like three weeks ago, and am now at a ritual of careing for them. It is easy to get used to them and the only problem is putting them on...

I would definately recommend contacts, I too had glasses and people always made fun of the way I looked, but one day a friend recommended contacts so I got some. I saw my friends the next day and they didn't even know I had contacts. It was great!

Yes I would recommend them. As much as I hate anyone touching my eyes I don't seem to have a problem inserting lenses into my own eyes, if you know what I mean. I wear soft lenses and they are so comfortable to wear. You shouldn't let what other people think worry you and affect what you want to do. Maybe you should try some contact lenses on a trial basis and see how you get on with them and see how you feel. I'm sure you don't look ridiculous with glasses, maybe it's an age thing, I remember when I was younger I was teased a lot at school for wearing glasses - being called 4 eyes etc - usual childish nonsense!

I've never encountered an issue with my glasses, like mockery or limited opportunity because of glasses (at least that I'm aware of), but I think it's strange you find it so. Wear whatever is more comfortable, convenient, and within your price range. I wear glasses and never even tried contacts, but colored ones definitely tempt me. Trust me, if your doing interviews and your glasses are bothering you this much, it's best that you immediately deal with it and embrace the frames, or just do the quick fix and get contacts. There are bigger things in your life, I'm sure, to worry about than this. If it's convenient, and within price ranges, get the contacts. You obviously dislike and feel uncomfortable with glasses.

contact lenses whould be benefit for you If you are buying contact lenses from your optometrist they will be able to tell you the contact lenses that will work best for your eyes and the prices. They will also be able to order them right away and you won’t need a copy of your prescription. If you already know the contact manufacturer you prefer it will make shopping around a little easier.

Hi Pigglies. I chose to start out with soft contacts when I had an exam that indicated I needed some correction for nearsightedness. At that time, I had a very busy schedule and would sometimes fall asleep with them still in. Unfortunately, this isn't recommended. While infections could be cured, photophobia, a sensitivity to light stays with you. As you are already using tinted lenses, you may already have this. Be sure that you're prepared for the additional time it's going to take for the care and cleaning of your contacts so that you don't add to your problems.