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How was experience with this transition and did you notice any significant health benefits? I can tell you that it's like a huge weight has been lifted off my back now that I haven't worn contacts, and I feel much more better everyday. I'm not sure about the long run, but so far it's been great!
What I'm looking for is any long term benefits that you've had such as less colds? Thanks!
I don't get a lot of colds anyway and never associated them with wearing contacts. My eyes do feel better - less dry. Also, it's one less worry if I do get an eye infection like pink eye. I think I've had less wrong with my eyes - less irritation, fewer eye infections ( as in maybe 1 infection in the past 7-10 years). Plus I prefer not having to worry about taking my contacts out and cleaning them. Makes travel and going out easier. I don't miss poking my fingers in my eyes at all.
Wow! I feel a lot better now. Thanks toosie. Anyone who thinks glasses are ugly or unmanly I can tell you it's neither. The keys are to get the right eyeglasses that looks good on you and confidence. An awesome pair of eyeglasses will change your whole outlook on wearing glasses.
How was experience with this transition and did you notice any significant health benefits? I can tell you that it's like a huge weight has been lifted off my back now that I haven't worn contacts, and I feel much more better everyday. I'm not sure about the long run, but so far it's been great!
What I'm looking for is any long term benefits that you've had such as less colds? Thanks!
I probably wear glasses 98% of the time. For a long time, I really only wore contacts. I actually think I look better in certain frames because they hide my dark circles and they fit my face well.
No significant benefits---I had conjunctivitis here or there with contacts. My eyes are less dry without contacts in but nothing I would consider great.
I like contacts 1000x better for exercising, driving, swimming, etc.
I probably wear glasses 98% of the time. For a long time, I really only wore contacts. I actually think I look better in certain frames because they hide my dark circles and they fit my face well.
No significant benefits---I had conjunctivitis here or there with contacts. My eyes are less dry without contacts in but nothing I would consider great.
I like contacts 1000x better for exercising, driving, swimming, etc.
I agree about the exercising part. It's only been two weeks for me but my stress level has dropped significantly due to not dealing with contacts. It's like I'm a new person. As I get older, I just want to eliminate all the stress I can. Maybe, you can get glasses that strictly made for exercising? Swimming?
I tried contacts many moons ago and couldn't deal with them...glad I never worked to make them work. Too much stress for an already stress life. I enjoy my two pair of glasses with attractive frames.
I tried contacts many moons ago and couldn't deal with them...glad I never worked to make them work. Too much stress for an already stress life. I enjoy my two pair of glasses with attractive frames.
There are some aspects to contacts that I'll miss, but the health benefits outweigh those aspects. Thanks for sharing, and I totally agree with you on getting attractive frames. It takes a while to find one, but it's worth the wait.
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