Deciding factor - contacts vs Specs?

Question

What determines or contrasts Contact lenses when comparing with regular specs. In other words the biggest pro (s).

Answer 1

Glasses:  It's easier to just throw them on everyday and not have to worry about them.  But you probably should have sun glasses - and for me I have a prescription pair which is a pain in the butt to constantly switch between regular glasses and sunglasses.  You could go the clip on route but then you have to remember where you put and try not to sit on them - haha.  

Contacts:  Great for summer because you can just throw sunglasses on when outside or in car.  Good for swimming because you can wear goggles and still be able to SEE everything while swimming.  Con:  You need to clean them all the time and if you travel you need to bring contact case, cleaning supplies, and glasses with you -- although you could go the daily disposable route to avoid lugging around cleaning stuff, but the price is roughly around $1 per day which can add up.

Personally, I would definately be wearing contacts just for the freedom of not having to depend on my glasses all day.

Good luck!

Answer 2

Contacts

Pros:

Won't get in the way like glasses.

You can do sports or contact activities.

No one will know you are wearing them.

You'll probably forget you're wearing them too!

You can change your eye colour as well if you like.

Cons:

Your eyes may get irritated or infected.

You may have trouble putting them in (most don't though. It takes some time)

You have to clean them after every use (unless they are daily contacts, but those are horribly flimsy!)

Some astigmatism patients don't experience as crisp of vision with contacts vs glasses.

Expensive!! Contact solution, plus the lenses are expensive themselves!

Glasses

Pros:

Lots of funky frames to choose from!

Easy to care for and put on.

No chance of infection or irritation from the glasses

Easily accessible, say if you're waking up in the middle of the night.

Cons:

Can really get in the way!

Not the whole field of vision is corrected (ie. blurry vision above or below the lens)

Could get scratched.

Not fun to wear in the rain or snow, as the get foggy and covered in water.

You decide. Its always nice to have both though, for whatever occasion or mood you're in.