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Choosing Between Glasses and Contacts

People who do not have 20/20 vision must decide between getting contacts or eyeglasses. Both have benefits and disadvantages; it is a personal decision based on your lifestyle. Seeing an optometrist can help you choose between glasses or contacts for your vision correction needs.

The eye doctors at ABC Vision Source in Portland, OR, can help you decide which vision correction method is best for you.

Differences Between Glasses and Contacts

The most significant difference between glasses and contacts is that one is worn outside your eyes, and the other is placed on the eye's surface. Both options have unique benefits, and seeing an optometrist can help determine the best choice for your eye care needs.

Benefits of Eyeglasses

Eyeglasses are made as single-vision glasses to correct distance vision, and multifocal, which help with distance and near-vision issues. Multifocal lenses include bifocals, trifocals, and progressive lenses.

The benefits of wearing eyeglasses include not buying unique cleaning solutions, and the glasses do not require much care. Additionally, you can choose frames that express your style.

If your vision stays the same, you only have to buy new glasses once. Finally, there is no need to touch your eyes. In addition, you can easily take your eyeglasses on and off at any time.

Benefits of Contacts

Contacts are thin primal disks used to correct vision. There are several contact lenses, such as daily wear lenses, daily disposables, extended wear, and multifocal. The most significant benefit of wearing contact lenses is that they provide you with more natural vision without glasses blocking your view. Additionally, contacts do not get in the way when playing sports or other activities.

See Our Portland, OR, Optometrist Today

If you are debating between getting glasses or contact lenses, speak with our optometrist at ABC Vision Source in Portland, OR. Our eye doctors can help you decide on your best vision correction option. Call our office at (503) 473-8039 to schedule an appointment today.