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Contacts Lenses vs Traditional Glasses

It can be tough to make the choice between traditional glasses and contact lenses. It's helpful to consider what your lifestyle is like before you make your decision. To get your glasses or contact lenses, you first need to get a new prescription during an eye exam. If you're in the Davidson or Charlotte area, contact University Eye Associates to schedule your exam and choose your vision correction method.

Choosing Glasses

When you like the way glasses look, that may be enough to encourage you to wear them. Many people love the look of glasses, and they like picking just the right pair for their own unique look. Glasses are great for vision correction, and they are easy to wear. They do need frequent cleaning, but they can be taken off anywhere you are if you want to rest your eyes or take a nap. Many people like to wear them while traveling because they don't require any solution or a case in order to take them off.

Choosing Contact Lenses

For those who choose contact lenses, there are a lot of great benefits. They do have a little bit of a learning curve when you first start to wear them, but they offer convenience for a lot of people. Once you put them in when you wake up, you rarely have to think about them again until it's time to take them out for the night. They don't need frequent cleaning, and they won't get broken. They are great for active lifestyles, as they won't fall out or get foggy when you exert yourself. They also don't come with frames that you can see in your visual field, and they allow you to have clear peripheral vision.

Book Your Eye Exam at University Eye Associates

The first step to getting new contact or glasses is a comprehensive eye exam to ensure your prescription is up to date. If you are in the Davidson or Charlotte area, call one of our offices to schedule your eye exam at University Eye Associates.

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