Choosing the right type of glasses for your lifestyle can be a tricky task. With so many styles and features available, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. However, selecting the right glasses can make a huge difference in your comfort and vision. Whether you’re looking for glasses for work, physical activities, or everyday wear, here are some tips to help you make the right choice.
Consider Your Daily Activities
The first thing you should consider when choosing glasses is what you do during the day. If you spend most of your time in front of a computer screen, you may benefit from glasses with blue light-blocking technology. If you’re an athlete or enjoy outdoor activities (like fishing, boating, golfing or skiing), you may need glasses with polarized lenses to reduce glare and enhance contrast.
Safety First
If you play competitive sports, do outdoor work (like mowing the lawn), or have a job or hobby that involves dangerous machinery, be sure to wear protective eyewear. While people typically put on safety goggles over their prescription glasses, you can get prescription safety glasses which are less bulky and more convenient if you need to wear them at your job.
Protect from the Sun & UV Rays
Long-term exposure to UV radiation has been shown to increase your risk of developing cataracts, retinal damage, macular degeneration, and even Pterygia (visible growths on the eyes). Be sure to wear sunglasses with 99% UVA/UVB protection when outdoors. You may also want to consider UV protective glasses (which can be clear), to protect your eyes from UV rays even when it’s cloudy. If you want the best of both worlds, Transitions lenses become darker in tint when exposed to bright light, and lighter in tint when indoors or in the shade.
Decide on the Type of Lens
There are several types of lenses available, including single vision, bifocal, trifocal, and progressive lenses. Single vision lenses are suitable for people who have one type of vision problem, such as nearsightedness or farsightedness. Bifocal and trifocal lenses are for people who have multiple vision problems, and progressive lenses are for people who need correction for distance and near vision. Progressive lenses can be especially helpful for reading, sewing, and doing artwork – any activity where you have to seamlessly alternate between near and far vision.
Get Your Perfect Pair
There are many factors in choosing the right pair of glasses. By taking into account your face shape, fit, lens type, frame material, and fashion style, you can find glasses that are comfortable, functional, and stylish. Remember to consult with your eye doctor or optician for professional advice and recommendations.
Come See Us!
If a new pair of glasses could improve your life, don’t put it off for another day. Book an appointment to visit our expert eye doctors at Tyson Eye, and find your perfect pair!
Tyson Eye is regarded as one of the premier eye care centers in Southwest Florida. Our surgeons and doctors have helped thousands of people enjoy better vision and have consistently introduced break-through technology to the area. We are committed to excellence by delivering modern technology with old-fashioned concern. We’re here to help you see better! Call us at 239-542-2020 today or request an appointment.
