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Wearing glasses can come with a lot of challenges. Glasses can make seeing easier, but only during certain activities. Glasses can also alter how people see your facial features or how you see yourself. There are many reasons that people may want to switch from glasses to contacts, but the transition isn’t a walk in the park. Transitioning from glasses to contacts is a process, but it can be worth it for many individuals.
If you are looking to make the switch, this blog will provide you with some tips on how to make the transition easier. Even if you have been wearing glasses for a good chunk of your life, making the switch to contacts is possible with a little patience.
Why Make The Transition From Glasses To Contacts?
There are a handful of reasons why individuals may want to switch from glasses to contacts. Athletes who play contact sports may find wearing prescription safety glasses or regular glasses difficult. They are more likely to be damaged and replacement expenses can add up.
Others don’t like the way they look in their glasses, but can’t see without them. Contacts are invisible to others and help the person to see clearly while having their face free of heavy or annoying frames.
Other reasons to switch:
- Contacts provide better peripheral vision
- Lenses fog up and can cause impaired vision
- Contacts get less dirty
- Fewer items to take with you (readers, prescription glasses, cleaning supplies, glass case, etc.)
Start Slow
The best way to transition from glasses to contacts is to have patience and give yourself grace. Taking the transition slowly will help your eyes and brain adjust to the contact lenses. At first, it may be beneficial to take your glasses with you in case your eyes get irritated, or your contacts are not put in correctly. Individuals can also wear their glasses for a few days out of the week and contacts the other days.
Any new endeavor will take some time to get used to, contacts are no exception. A learning curve will come with switching from glasses to contacts until you find what works for you.
Wash Your Hands Frequently
Since you are using your hands and fingers to put in contacts practicing proper hygiene is crucial. Washing your hands frequently, especially before putting in your contacts will prevent bacterial infections or styes. Putting in your lenses should also be done in a clean environment. Contacts can pick up dust and dirt which then can be transferred directly to your eye. Proper hygiene will prevent eye irritation, damaged contacts, or blurry spots while wearing contacts.
Carry Backup Glasses
Making the transition to contacts can be difficult for your eyes. If your eyes get irritated during the day and you need to remove your contacts, having a backup pair of glasses will help you to safely go about your day.
If you experience an eye injury of any kind, you will need to switch back to wearing glasses until it heals. Having a backup pair will save you during an unprecedented time.
Contacts can also become damaged or ripped apart. When this occurs, having your glasses will allow you to have clear vision for the day.
Don’t Overwear Contacts
Individuals who are trying to save money on contact lenses may try to wear them longer than is recommended. This can cause damage to your eyes and lead to infections. Daily contacts should only be worn for that day, weekly contacts should not be worn longer than 7 days. Throw away contacts once they are used to help make the transition easier.
Make Sure Your Contacts Are In The Right Eye
Some individuals will have different prescriptions for each eye, which means that putting the right contacts in the right eye is the only way you will see clearly. Putting contacts in the wrong eye will not help improve your vision. Wearing the wrong prescription contacts can cause eye strain and impact the quality of your vision long-term.
Attend Follow Up Appointments
After transitioning to contacts, it is important to still attend follow-up appointments with your optician to ensure your prescription is correct. Frequent check-ups will give you a space to air out concerns and stop infections from damaging your eyes. Your doctor can help make adjustments to your contacts or glasses to make them more comfortable for you.
Glasses And Contacts From Wolcott Optical
Our team at Wolcott Optical can help you find the most comfortable lenses or contacts. No matter what prescription you need to improve your vision, our team can help you find it. With multiple designer lenses and contact options, we can help Salt Lake City residents have better vision. Contact us to learn more about your options or visit our store in Millcreek.
