A Look at the Pros and Cons of Contact Lens Wearing
Thanks to the science of optical technology, we now have several vision correction methods to choose from that ranges from contact lenses to eyeglasses or lens implants and lasik surgery. Of all these options, contact lenses and eyeglasses have been scrutinized side by side as they both remain the preferred mediums for rectifying visual impairments today.
According to the Vision Council of America, 3 out of 4 American adults today are visually impaired and of these population, almost 40 million of them are wearing contact lenses. The decision on whether to opt for eyeglasses and contact lenses will be decided upon by both you and your eye doctor but knowing the advantages and disadvantages of each may help you in deciding.
Advantages of Eyeglasses
Eyeglasses function by way of prescribed refractive lenses that works to correct certain visual impairments. Recent models now make use of extra light frames to reduce the weight of most eyeglasses and they are relatively more affordable as compared to the other methods.
Disadvantages of Eyeglasses
One of the major drawback for eyeglasses is that are heavily affected by weather. Any sudden rain, wind or snow can cause condensation and moisture to cloud your vision. Eyeglasses are also prone to sliding, falling and breaking and are not meant to be worn for sports or other similar activities.
Advantages of Contact Lenses
As contact lenses are placed directly on the eyes, they allow for more freedom in movement and are unaffected by the weather. Contact lenses also allows for a wider range of peripheral vision as opposed to eyeglasses. Newer brands such as the Purevision 2 HD are now equipped with high definition optics that prevents halos or glares from obstructing your vision.
When it comes to comfort, newer breeds of contact lenses such as the Proclear multifocal contact lenses are accorded with better moisture to prevent dry eyes and irritations.
Disadvantages of Contact Lenses
On the flip side, contact lenses requires regular replacement and maintenance. They also have an adjustment period to allow their wearers to get used to inserting contact lenses on their eyes.
How To Get Rid Of Puffy Eyes
First, I should star by pointing out that people are different. Some of the remedies I discuss in this post may not necessarily work for you, you need to understand your body, what allergies you may have, your age and the root cause of the puffiness before resorting to any of the listed, or any other remedies for that matter. Puffiness is not a very serious condition as such but unless you treat it and prevent further occurrences, they can be such a big problem that they can affect the eyelids permanently, cause the sagging of the skin, eye problems and eye bags just to name a few.
If you are looking for a proven, common and fast way on how to get rid of puffy eyes, you should try cucumber. Just take a few slices of cold fresh cucumber and place on your eyelids for about 15 to 30 minutes to reduce the puffiness and to make the eyelids more comfortable. You can also achieve this effect by soaking some black or chamomile teabags in cold water then placing them on the eyelids to prevent inflammation and make the eyelids more comfortable. Cold treatment always works to reduce the puffiness and swelling, which makes cold spoon, a pack of ice or water mask some of the most effective ways to deal with puffiness of the eyes fast.
You can try gently milking out the retained liquids on the eyelids by squeezing them from the inner corners of the eyelids towards the outer corners. This is best performed by someone else and after a cold treatment. The process is helpful in reducing the droopy eye besides the puffiness. Even after the puffiness is gone, one should find ways to prevent the condition from recurring by noting the root causes of the problem and avoiding them completely.
Laser Surgery Eye Treatment
For people with eye problems such as astigmatism and myopia, wearing contact lens or eye glasses can limit one’s activity. Activity such as sports requires good vision, and there are special glasses made for sports, but nothing beats natural clear vision. Good thing laser eye treatment is nowadays a common treatment to correct eyesight problems. It is a treatment in which laser is used to correct eye problems such as myopia and astigmatism.
There are different approaches in laser eye treatment, a surgeon may entirely removed the epithelial tissues (outermost layer of the cornea) or create a corneal flap instead of removing tissues. Laser eye surgery treatment such as LASIK (laser-assisted in situ keratomileusis) is a popular procedure in which a surgeon cuts the epithelial tissues of the cornea in a circular manner creating a flap, and using a laser to reshape the inner layer of the cornea. In photorefractive keratectomy (PRK) the entire epithelial layer of the cornea is removed before reshaping the cornea. In a flapless procedure, risk of infection is higher because it is more exposed.
Laser eye treatment doesn’t come cheap, but it is a form of investment. It is an investment because in the long run one can actually save money. After having the procedure, you don’t need to spend money to buy contact lens, eye glasses and paying for regular clinic visits. The eyes can also be relieved from constant wearing of contact lens and eyeglasses. After recovery one can go back enjoying activities such as swimming, playing basketball and other sports without having to worry about having poor eyesight.
Like any other procedure, laser eye treatment has its risks. It is important to choose a certified doctor to avoid unnecessary complications. If there is any unusual symptom post surgery, do not hesitate to consult a doctor.