Wouldn't you rather wear contact lenses than glasses?
Do you wear glasses? If so, you may not realize what contact lenses, and especially corneal GP contact lenses, can offer you. Here's a comparison chart to help you decide which vision option is best for you. (Many people choose both!)
Eyeglasses
Contact Lenses
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The distance between your eye and the lens sometimes creates distortion.
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Worn right on the eye, for more natural vision.
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Poor peripheral (side) vision.
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Your entire field of view is in focus. This is especially important in sports and in driving, where you need to see as much around you as possible.
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Constant awareness of frame and lens edge, as well as reflections off the backside of the lens.
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With contact lenses, no annoying obstructions or reflections are in view.
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Uncomfortable weight on your face and ears. Periodic need for tightening or other adjustment.
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No weight and resulting discomfort. No frame constantly slipping down your nose.
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Glasses fog up with changes in temperature.
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Contact lenses don't fog up.
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Glasses are a distraction during games and sports.
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No distractions, which makes contact lenses a favorite among athletes.
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Fashionable and inexpensive non-prescription sunglasses are not an option if you wear eyeglasses.
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A whole wardrobe of fashionable, functional, affordable sunglasses is available to contact lens wearers.
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Glasses are a distraction during games and sports.
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Contact lenses match everything you wear.
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Eyeglasses are annoying to wear in rain or snow.
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Contact lenses won't collect precipitation and blur your vision.
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Glasses are an unnatural, distracting barrier between your eyes and the world.
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Contact lenses don't detract from your natural appearance; they let people see your eyes.