Eyeglasses or Contact Lenses?

If you have trouble seeing at certain distances but otherwise healthy eyes, you can probably benefit from corrective lenses. However, you may wonder whether you are best suited for eyeglasses or contact lenses. At Chapel Hills Vision Clinic, we have years of experience providing residents of Colorado Springs, CO, with reliable vision care. Our optometrist will examine your eyes to help you decide whether glasses or contacts are best for you.

What to Expect from Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses can improve your vision simply and efficiently. They can correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, or even the condition known as astigmatism, in which the eye has trouble focusing at any distance. Bifocal glasses are divided into different areas to improve both distance viewing and your ability to read or otherwise seeing things that are close by. There are even trifocals, with one area improving mid-level vision. Progressive lenses are also good for seeing clearly at different distances, although they lack a distinct line between the viewing areas.

Modern eyeglasses are made of plastic and are quite durable. They are put on and taken off easily and without contacting the eyes themselves and do not require the maintenance of contact lenses. Corrective lenses can be placed in frames of many shapes and sizes that can be selected to suit your facial characteristics, complexion, and taste.

When to Consider Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are popular simply because many of our patients prefer to not wear eyeglasses.  However, they are also practical in other ways. Contact lenses fit directly over the eyes and will not diminish your vision around the edges as eyeglasses might. They will not get wet in the rain or become fogged in different temperature conditions.

There are many different kinds of contact lenses that are suitable for a variety of conditions. Soft disposable contact lenses are popular for their comfort, while rigid gas permeable lenses are useful for correcting Corneal conditions. Contacts can also have bifocal and multifocal capability, and they are useful for those who suffer from astigmatism. They are ideal for those who play sports or engage in intense physical activity.

Optometrist in Colorado Springs, CO

If you need corrective lenses, the optometry professionals at Chapel Hills Vision Clinic are ready to assist you. Our optometrist will evaluate your eyes to help you decide if eyeglasses or contact lenses are better for you. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call us at (719) 599-5083.