When it comes to vision correction, choosing between glasses and contact lenses doesn’t always have to be an either-or decision.
For many people, glasses remain an important part of everyday life, while contact lenses provide another option for particular activities, occasions or simply a change of style. At Eyes on Buderim, we help patients explore vision solutions that suit their individual needs and lifestyle.
Contact Lenses Can Give You More Flexibility
There are times when glasses may not be the most convenient choice.
If you enjoy playing sport, exercising, attending social events or simply prefer going without glasses occasionally, contact lenses can provide an alternative way to correct your vision.
Some people choose to wear contact lenses every day, while others use them only when they want a glasses-free option.
You don’t necessarily have to choose one or the other.
Keep Your Glasses as an Option
Having contact lenses doesn’t mean you need to stop wearing glasses.
In fact, having both can give you greater flexibility. You might wear your glasses when you’re relaxing at home or working at your computer, then choose contact lenses when you’re playing sport or heading out.
Your preferred option can also change depending on the day, activity or occasion.
For some people, glasses are their primary form of vision correction with contact lenses used occasionally. For others, contact lenses may be their preferred choice for most of the day.
Finding the Right Contact Lens
Contact lenses aren’t simply a matter of matching your glasses prescription.
Eyes on Buderim offers a range of soft and hard contact lenses, including rigid gas permeable (RGP) lenses, as well as disposable and non-disposable options. The practice also supplies lenses from leading manufacturers including CooperVision, Alcon, Johnson & Johnson, Bausch & Lomb, ACL, Gelflex and Capricornia.
The right option can depend on your prescription, your eyes and how you intend to use your lenses.
That’s why discussing your requirements with an optometrist is an important part of deciding whether contact lenses are suitable for you.
A Personalised Approach in Buderim
Eyes on Buderim is an independent optometry practice established in 2013, with a focus on personalised eye care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. Comprehensive eye examinations are performed by qualified optometrists, with technology including OCT laser scanning and digital imaging used as part of the practice’s eye-care approach.
If you’re in Buderim or surrounding Sunshine Coast areas and have been wondering whether contact lenses could work for you, an appointment is a good place to start.
You can continue wearing your favourite glasses while exploring whether contact lenses could give you another option for the moments when you want a little more freedom.
Interested in trying contact lenses? Talk to Eyes on Buderim about your options at your next appointment.