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Wear Contacts? You Need a Backup Pair of Glasses!

Feb 1, 2025 | Contact Lenses, Eye Health Info, Eyewear

Contact lenses are a great option for anyone looking for a convenient way to improve their vision. They offer benefits like no fogging up in wet weather and enhanced peripheral vision. However, even if you love your contact lenses and wear them every day, it’s best to have a backup pair of glasses on hand. Here are a few reasons why this is the case: 

Keep your eyes healthy 

Contact lenses are convenient, but they’re not always the best option for your eyes every single day. Wearing contacts for long periods can sometimes lead to dry eyes, irritation, or infections. On days when your eyes feel tired or irritated, switching to glasses can provide much-needed relief and help keep your eyes healthy.  

Be ready for the unexpected 

We’ve all been there—losing a contact lens down the sink or accidentally tearing one while traveling. What do you do then? With a pair of glasses at the ready, you won’t have to struggle with blurry vision. You’ll be prepared for anything! 

Give your eyes a break  

Just like the rest of your body, your eyes need a break too. Wearing contacts all the time can lead to eye strain, especially if worn longer than recommended. Using glasses in the evenings or when you’re relaxing at home gives your eyes a chance to recover, reducing the risk of any issues related to contact lens wear. 

Find relief from allergies 

If you deal with allergies, you know that wearing contacts during high pollen counts can be uncomfortable. Glasses can act as a barrier, helping to protect your eyes from allergens and reducing itchiness and redness that can be worsened by contacts. 

Protect your eyes from blue light 

In today’s digital world, we’re constantly exposed to screens, which can be tough on our eyes. Many glasses now come with blue light filters to help reduce the strain from prolonged screen time. Wearing blue light blocking glasses instead of contacts during computer work or while watching your favorite shows can offer extra protection for your eyes. 

Conclusion 

While contact lenses are incredibly convenient, having a backup pair of glasses is a smart decision for everyone. However, finding the right eyeglass frames and lenses can feel overwhelming. At Vision Center Ltd and Waterbury Eye Associates, our opticians are here to make this process easier for you. Our trained staff will listen to your preferences and recommend eyeglass frames that are well-suited to your face shape, style, budget, and visual prescription needs.  

Additionally, our eyeglass lenses can be treated for added benefits that enhance comfort, including UV-blocking treatment, photochromic treatment, scratch-resistant coating, and glare-control coating. Let us help you select the perfect pair from our wide selection of eyewear in Waterbury and Shelton! Give us a call today to set up an appointment.  

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