How to choose between glasses, contact lenses or both

How to choose between glasses, contact lenses or both

When you are prescribed vision correction, the most common choice is between prescription glasses, contact lenses, or a combination of both. But what is really better? In this guide, we help you evaluate each option based on your lifestyle, daily habits, and actual visual needs.

Prescription glasses: advantages and limitations

✅ Advantages:

• Do not require direct contact with the eye
• No invasive maintenance required
• Wide range of designs and materials
• Can include advanced treatments (anti-reflective, blue light, photochromic)
• Add personality to your look

📌 Some ideal brands in your catalog:

• Tom Ford – elegance and premium design
• Lindberg – ultralight minimalism
• Lozza – timeless Italian style
• Vogue Eyewear – perfect for those seeking lightness and trendiness

❌ Limitations:

• Can fog up (e.g., with a mask)
• Not suitable for dynamic sports or intense workouts
• Limit peripheral vision

👉 Read also: Complete guide to glasses maintenance

Contact lenses: advantages and limitations

✅ Advantages:

• Natural and complete field of vision
• Great for sports, events, or special occasions
• Do not alter your appearance
• Various types exist: daily, monthly, toric, multifocal

📌 Brands available in your catalog:

• Coopervision – wide range of daily and monthly lenses
• Kontakt Lens – great for those with sensitive eyes

❌ Limitations:

• Require cleaning and maintenance
• Can cause dryness or irritation
• Not suitable for those with particularly sensitive or allergic eyes

👉 Discover also: Guide to contact lenses: daily vs monthly

When it makes sense to use both

Using both glasses and contact lenses gives you flexibility and freedom of choice.

Many contact lens wearers use glasses:

• in the morning or evening for visual rest
• in dusty or dry environments
• during breaks from lenses (e.g., weekends)

👓 Pair glasses with blue light filter if you work on a PC, and contact lenses for sports and outings.

📌 Practical tip: choose a secondary frame to keep always at hand. Models like those from Guess, Michael Kors, or Emporio Armani combine comfort and style at an affordable price.

Criteria for deciding

Errors to avoid in choosing

1. Buying contact lenses without an eye exam
2. Wearing contact lenses without weekly breaks
3. Thinking that one solution excludes the other
4. Ignoring the maintenance of monthly lenses
5. Wearing glasses without proper treatments (AR, blue filter)

FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Are contact lenses suitable for everyone?
No. A specialist visit is necessary to evaluate tearing, corneal curvature, and tolerance.

❓ Can I wear lenses only on weekends?
Yes. In this case, daily lenses are the most hygienic and comfortable option.

❓ What glasses to wear with contact lenses?
Glasses with neutral lenses and blue light treatment are great for work or reading.

❓ Is it better to use daily or monthly lenses?
It depends on usage. Daily lenses are more hygienic, while monthly lenses are more economical if used every day.