If you have a vision problem like nearsightedness or farsightedness, there are a number of options available for correcting your vision. One popular option is to wear contact lenses. However, contacts aren't right for everybody. Eyes Over Copley, a full-service optometry clinic, frequently helps patients in the Boston, Cambridge, Charlestown, and Brookline areas decide which type of vision correction is best for them, and our team has some tips on deciding whether contacts fit your needs and lifestyle.

Benefits of Wearing Contact Lenses

Contact lenses are small, thin, clear plastic lenses that are worn directly on the eye. They come in different strengths and require a prescription from an eye doctor. While contacts may seem a little fiddly if you're not used to wearing them, most people quickly adapt and find their contact lenses simple and convenient to use.

Many people like wearing contact lenses because, unlike eyeglasses, they're invisible. Wearing contacts also makes it easier to play sports and engage in other active or outdoorsy hobbies -- there's no need to worry about a pair of glasses falling off your face and getting broken. Contacts also give you better peripheral vision than eyeglasses do, and they don't get foggy when it's cold outside.

Contacts Might Not Be Right for You If...

Not everyone is a good candidate for contacts. Eyeglasses or corrective surgery may be a better choice for you if any of the following are true:

  • You have chronically dry eyes
  • You work at a computer all day
  • You have blepharitis or inflammation of the eyelids
  • You have seasonal allergies or other allergies that affect your eyes
  • You dislike frequently cleaning and replacing your contact lenses

Visit Our Boston Optometrist for a Contact Lens Fitting

If you're considering switching from eyeglasses to contact lenses, give Eyes Over Copley a call today at (617) 859-0630. Our optometrist can help you decide which contacts are best suited to your needs. We can also help with all your other eye care needs in Boston, Cambridge, Charlestown, and Brookline, so don't hesitate to make your first appointment today!

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