Contact Lens vs Traditional Glasses

Contact lenses and traditional glasses are two treatments that can help improve your vision. At Vision Plus in San Antonio, TX, we offer contacts and eyeglasses, and will recommend the treatment that would be best for your vision after we perform an eye exam. Before visiting, learn more about the pros and const of contact lenses and traditional glasses below:

The Pros and Cons of Traditional Glasses

Eyeglasses can help protect your eyes from various environmental irritants. Also, glasses require minimal maintenance and you do not need to a special cleaning solution. However, they can also sometimes be heavy and inconvenient. In addition, glasses can sometimes fall of during physical activities and obstruct your view.

The Pros and Cons of Contact Lenses

Contact lenses have a variety of benefits. Since they provide a wider field of view, they can improve your vision in all distances. Contacts also do not affect your appearance and offer more of a natural look. However, contact lenses can be difficult to insert and remove and can make dry eye or computer vision syndrome worse.

Is an Eyeglass Prescription Different from a Contact Lens Prescription?

Eyeglasses rest away from the eyes, while contact lenses are put directly on the eyes. For this reason, the prescriptions for each treatment are different. If you prefer to wear both eyeglasses and contacts, you will need two different prescriptions.

Contact us for an Appointment Today!

If you are deciding between glasses and contacts, our team at Vision Plus in San Antonio, TX, is happy to help. Our optometrists will speak you about your specific needs and help determine which treatment will help you see more clearly. To learn more about our treatments or to schedule your appointment, contact us today!