Choosing an eyecare solution that works for you
Few people are blessed with perfect vision, and you may have to wear corrective lenses to improve your eyesight. When you are young, you may only need these for certain activities, but the frequency with which you need to wear corrective lenses increases as you get older. However, the good news is that you have choices. All you need to work out is which eyecare solution works for you.
Glasses, contacts, or surgery?
If your eyesight is very poor, meaning you would have to wear corrective lenses all the time, you may feel that a better eyecare solution is to have laser surgery, such as that performed by Lasik Dallas. Eye laser surgery can treat myopia (nearsightedness), hyperopia (farsightedness), and astigmatism. Recovery times after surgery are surprisingly short, with the results noticeable within a day or two. Laser surgery is significantly more expensive than a pair of glasses or a monthly supply of contact lenses, but may be worth the money when you consider the psychological benefits of freedom from corrective lenses, as well as the physical ones if you are sporty. Also, you should consider how much you spend on contact lenses and related equipment in one year, and you may find that the cost of surgery is not that exorbitant after all.
What about those people who do not want to have surgery? Well, there’s good news. Spectacles are cool, as evidenced by the number of frames made by designer names. Of course, these often come at a high price, but you can also get great-looking frames without the brand name and designer price tag attached. What type of frame will suit you depends on two things: the shape of your face, and the style you want to create. For example, if you have a round face, rectangular frames will help at balancing, while if you have an oblong face, you should opt for glasses that are wider, as these will make your face look shorter and wider. Then you just need to match these to your style. Do you want an ultra-modern look or a retro one?
You may, of course, not want to wear glasses at all and so opt for contact lenses. There are several choices in regards to contact lenses, such as dailies, toric lenses for astigmatism, and rigid gas permeable (RGP). Unlike glasses, you need to have a consultation with an optometrist to determine whether you are a suitable candidate for wearing contact lenses. Most people can wear lenses without any problems, but people who have dry eyes or other conditions may find them uncomfortable or inadvisable to wear. You must also establish a routine when wearing contact lenses, such as cleaning them regularly if not using dailies, as well as following guidelines about wearing glasses for a few days or a week to give your eyes a rest.
There is no one size fits all when it comes to eyecare solutions. Glasses are a relatively inexpensive solution for those who enjoy the style choices a pair affords, while laser surgery offers a safe and more long-term solution for those who want to be lens-free.