Glasses vs Contact Lenses: What's Better for You and Your Eyes?

• Ease of use and maintenance: Simply put them on and take them off. Cleaning is quick and easy, with no direct eye contact needed. Eye protection: Glasses provide a light physical barrier against dust, dirt, and even UV radiation (if you have appropriate coating). Personal expression: Eyeglass frames have become a fashionable item for everything. You can choose from a wide variety of styles, colors, and shapes that reflect your personality. Lower infection risk: Since there's no direct eye contact, the risk of infections related to improper use is lower. Initial cost: Usually, the initial cost of glasses (frame and lenses) is lower than the cost of a year's supply of contact lenses.

• Activity limitations: During sports, dancing, or any other physical activity, glasses may slip, break, or interfere. Limited field of vision: Vision through glasses is limited to the lens frame. This can create slight distortions in peripheral vision. Weather effects: Glasses tend to fog up in humidity, rain, or extreme temperature changes. Change in appearance: Some people feel that glasses change their facial appearance in ways they don't like. Discomfort: Glasses can leave marks on the nose or behind the ears, especially after prolonged wear.

• Full and natural field of vision: Since the lens moves with your eye, your field of vision isn't limited, and there are no peripheral distortions. The sensation is completely natural vision. Freedom of movement and activity: Contact lenses are ideal for athletes, military personnel, or anyone engaged in physical activities. They won't slip, break, or interfere. Aesthetics and style: Contact lenses don't change your natural facial appearance. Additionally, colored lenses allow you to temporarily or permanently change your eye color and match them to your mood, event, or simply for personal expression. If you're looking for natural-looking colored lenses that will enhance your appearance, this is definitely an option. Comfort in weather: Contact lenses don't fog up in rain, mist, or temperature changes. Availability with prescription: Most contact lenses, including prescription colored lenses, are available even for those who need vision correction. This means you don't have to compromise between sharp vision and the look you love. Fanci Look offers a wide range of contact lenses, including prescription colored lenses, that suit every need.

• High hygiene requirements: Contact lenses require extra care to prevent infections. You must wash your hands thoroughly before every contact with the lens. Adaptation time: For new users, it may take time to get used to the feeling of the lens in the eye and the insertion and removal process. Dry eyes: Some people may experience dry eyes or irritation, especially after long wear periods or in dry environments. Lenses for sensitive eyes can offer a solution in such cases. Ongoing cost: Although annual contact lenses are a cost-effective solution in the long run, there's still an ongoing cost for cleaning and storage solutions, and eventually repurchasing lenses. Not suitable for everyone: In some cases, such as certain eye conditions or extreme dryness, a doctor may recommend avoiding contact lens use.

• Vision correction lenses: If you need correction for myopia, hyperopia, or astigmatism, you'll need prescription contact lenses. * Colored lenses: If you want to change your eye appearance, colored lenses are the perfect solution. They're available in a wide range of shades, such as blue colored lenses, green colored lenses, gray colored lenses, or brown colored lenses, and even special shades like honey brown colored lenses. Many of them are also available as prescription colored lenses.

There are different types of contact lenses by replacement frequency. While daily lenses and monthly lenses are popular, there are also annual contact lenses. It's important to know that Fanci Look specializes exclusively in annual contact lenses, offering a cost-effective and high-quality solution in the long run, with a wide range of quality colored lenses approved by the Israeli Ministry of Health. If you want to deepen your knowledge on lens types, you can read our complete guide: Daily, Monthly, or Annual Contact Lenses: The Complete Guide to Choosing.

The most important step is to consult with an optometrist. They'll conduct a comprehensive fitting assessment, recommend the type of lens best suited to your eyes and lifestyle, and teach you how to properly and safely insert, remove, and care for your lenses. If you're interested in colored lenses, they can also advise you on which shade will suit you best based on your natural eye color and skin tone.

Fanci Look offers personal color consultation service that will help you choose the perfect lens shade for you, from a huge range of quality colored lenses and relatively affordable colored lenses, all approved by the Israeli Ministry of Health.