Better Eyesight Without Glasses
Heavy glasses, smudged glasses, poorly fitting glasses - not to mention convenience. These are just some of the reasons many people want to wake up and see the clock without fumbling for their glasses - they want better eyesight without glasses.
The good news is several options are available to give you better vision without wearing glasses.
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Contact lenses are one option. Contacts are available to give just about anyone the ability to see without glasses, even if you need bifocals or have astigmatism. Contact lens materials and solutions today offer convenience and comfort as well as better eyesight without glasses. There are even some contacts that you may wear for an extended period, as long as a month, waking and sleeping. However, since most contacts are not safe to sleep in, you must always wear contacts according to your eyecare practitioner’s direction.
One specific type of contact lens, called a vision reshaping lens, allows you to wear your contacts only at night while you sleep….not during the day. Sleeping in this lens is very safe and gently molds the top layer of your eye, called the cornea, to allow you to see for most of your waking hours without wearing glasses or contacts. This lens is similar to a retainer for your teeth: if you don’t wear the contacts on a regular basis, your eye slowly returns to its original shape.
Another choice for better vision without glasses is laser surgery. Commonly called refractive surgery, this procedure reshapes your cornea in much the same way as a vision reshaping lens but with a laser for a permanent reshaping. Remember that laser surgery will reduce your need for glasses, not eliminate them. Some people wear glasses or contacts part time after laser surgery while experiencing better vision for most of the day.
New technology and advances in vision care have brought more products and new treatments to the forefront. Contact lenses or laser surgery may be good options for you to experience better vision without glasses. Consult your eyecare practitioner to learn what’s best for you.