Is it better for your eyes to wear glasses or contacts?

There is no right or wrong answer to – are glasses or contacts better for your eyes. Many people have a different prescription for their right eye than their left eye. If this applies, you also need to consistently store each lens in the correct case and apply them to the correct eye.

Is it bad to wear your glasses all the time?

In the majority of cases wearing your glasses in an increasing amount will not harm your eyes. Whether it’s prescription glasses, or a specific set of lenses for corrective vision, wearing your glasses for more extended periods won’t hurt your vision.

Does wearing contact lenses worsen eyesight?

No, contacts do not make your eyes worse. This is a common concern because many contact lens wearers are nearsighted children or teenagers whose eyes are still changing.

Is it bad to switch from contacts to glasses?

Switching to glasses temporarily to give your eyes a break is okay, as long as you’re aware it can take time to readapt, and you may have temporary visual distortion. Our optometrists recommend having a back-up pair of glasses in case you ever need to give your eyes a break from contacts.

Is it bad to wear contacts daily?

Wearing your lenses for long periods of time can damage your eyes, even if they’re daily contacts. The maximum recommended daily use for any contact lens is 14-16 hours, though Jonathon Jimmerson, OD will determine the exact number of hours you should wear your lenses.

Why are glasses stronger than contacts?

The ‘strength’ of the prescription is dependent on the eye’s ability to focus an image on the retina. Contact lenses sit on the eye, closer by about 12mm to the retina than a pair of glasses. So they have to bend the light less to achieve the same result.

Why do my eyes feel weird after wearing contacts?

Some blurriness is common for new contact lens wearers. The distortion usually results from dryness. To counteract the moisture loss, talk to your eye care practitioner about medicated eye drops or pick up over-the-counter drops from your favourite drugstore. Do not drive or bike while experiencing blurry vision.