Contacts-What are the prices/ are they better than eye/glasses?

Question

Although I've been wearing eye glasses for a while, it's really a pain for me lately. I won't go into details much about the glasses.

However, I have very little knowledge about contacts and might want advice first.

Thanks!

Answer 1

well when you first get contacts they're a real pain in the ***.  when i first got them the solution that i was given burned my eyes so i had to switch.   I still wear both.  Right now I've been wearing my glasses because I can't afford contacts.  I usually buy the 2 week ones.  I think 6 come in a package they're about $20 per a box.  I have to buy two boxes at a time because my eyes are different strengths.  Once you get used to them they're okay, they do tend to get a little dry.

Answer 2

My dad orders them for me so I won't know how much they cost but he said it can cost a fortune over a period of time from using them because they ain't that cheap.

They are better than glasses in some ways - many would wear them for how they will look rather than asking for hassle and time consumption. Other than that, I don't see any advantages of them. They can cause infections if you're not clean enough and can damage your eyes if not worn correctly.

As long as you are prepared to put in extra effort in managing your cleanliness and patience, there shouldn't be any problems with them. Good luck!

Answer 3

I wear contacts and i have the monthly ones which i buy online, they're so easy and you don't even notice them in your eyes! (if you have not yet tried them)

online to buy they are so cheap and you can get alot more discount etc,...you just need to know your prescription for each eye

Answer 4

contacts cost about the same as glasses more or less

Answer 5

I wear daily disposable contacts and I think they work out to be about 50p per day ($1 if you live in America), it sounds like a lot but really is worth it. I hate wearing glasses out and about but they are fine for just watching tv in the house so I only wear contacts when I'm going out of the house.

Monthly disposable and non disposable contacts are cheaper than daily disposable ones. My mum has tried both disposable and non disposable contacts and she thought that the disposable ones didn't make details as clear as non disposable ones but the disadvantage with these is that you have to clean them thoroughly every night which takes a bit of time.

Answer 6

Glasses and Contacts are an inconvenience.  Look into Lasik.  In the long run, it ends up paying for itself and most Lasik Providers work with financing companies that do a no money down interest free program, for ex. cap one.  You will have perfect/functional vision without the needs for corrective lenses if you are a candidate.

Answer 7

They are becoming cheaper by the year. I love wearing contacts, although it takes awhile to get used to them.

My appointment costs around $125 and the contacts I buy are about $15 for a box of 6.

Good luck, I wore glasses for years. Like contacts much better.