How do you deal with glasses?

[LadyDestani]

I have had to wear glasses all day, every day, since I was 8 years old because my vision is so terrible. I did switch to contacts for about 10 years or so, but that's still over 20 years of wearing glasses. Yes, they are a pain, but if you need them to see then it's unfortunately something that can't be helped. You do get used to most of the things you're complaining about over time.

I experience the depth change you've talked about every time I get a new prescription, but it only lasts for a day or two. However, because you don't have to wear your glasses all the time like I do, it may take a bit longer for you. But it will get better to the point where you don't really notice it at all. Your body adjusts to it.

The rims will also just become something you get so used to seeing that you don't pay attention to them anymore.

When I'm looking up or down, I always tilt my head versus just moving my eyes so that I can maintain the best field of vision. One thing I haven't had to deal with is bifocals and I'm glad. My husband said that took a lot of time getting used to the different areas within the lens.

I've tried thin metal frames and thicker plastic frames and honestly, they both have their drawbacks. I like the smaller metal frames because they sit more comfortably on my face but they get bent out of shape so easily. (I'm a klutz and I also have a niece, nephews, and a dog that will head butt me all the time.) The plastic frames hold their shape better, but sometimes the weight of them gives me headaches and they are more prone to slipping down. So I get what you're going through. Sometimes it feels like there's no way to win. I suggest trying out different frames to see what's more comfortable for you. And the more time you spend in glasses, the more you'll learn what you can live with and what you can't.

I also have sensitivity to eye stuff, but I did manage to wear contacts for a while. They were so much better for me than glasses and I only stopped wearing them when my eyes became too dry and drops didn't even help. I understand your fear but if you can get used to them, you might like them better. I could never let the doctor or anyone else put my contacts in, though. Even the very first time, I had to struggle through and do it myself because anyone else reaching towards my eye caused me to panic.

 

[Moritz]

I have had to wear glasses all day, every day, since I was 8 years old because my vision is so terrible. I did switch to contacts for about 10 years or so, but that's still over 20 years of wearing glasses. Yes, they are a pain, but if you need them to see then it's unfortunately something that can't be helped. You do get used to most of the things you're complaining about over time.

I experience the depth change you've talked about every time I get a new prescription, but it only lasts for a day or two. However, because you don't have to wear your glasses all the time like I do, it may take a bit longer for you. But it will get better to the point where you don't really notice it at all. Your body adjusts to it.

The rims will also just become something you get so used to seeing that you don't pay attention to them anymore.

When I'm looking up or down, I always tilt my head versus just moving my eyes so that I can maintain the best field of vision. One thing I haven't had to deal with is bifocals and I'm glad. My husband said that took a lot of time getting used to the different areas within the lens.

I've tried thin metal frames and thicker plastic frames and honestly, they both have their drawbacks. I like the smaller metal frames because they sit more comfortably on my face but they get bent out of shape so easily. (I'm a klutz and I also have a niece, nephews, and a dog that will head butt me all the time.) The plastic frames hold their shape better, but sometimes the weight of them gives me headaches and they are more prone to slipping down. So I get what you're going through. Sometimes it feels like there's no way to win. I suggest trying out different frames to see what's more comfortable for you. And the more time you spend in glasses, the more you'll learn what you can live with and what you can't.

I also have sensitivity to eye stuff, but I did manage to wear contacts for a while. They were so much better for me than glasses and I only stopped wearing them when my eyes became too dry and drops didn't even help. I understand your fear but if you can get used to them, you might like them better. I could never let the doctor or anyone else put my contacts in, though. Even the very first time, I had to struggle through and do it myself because anyone else reaching towards my eye caused me to panic.

You have made me feel a lot better
My glasses sadly aren't optional anymore
They used to be and I loved that
But now if I go anywhere I try to wear them
They're on right now

 

[Mariah]

I love wearing my glasses. I have no problem with them sliding. You can get them adjusted.

 

[piichinu]

I despise glasses. I almost never use mine, even tho they have the blue light protection or whatever, idk if that even works. they are insufferable. the lens get dusty too easily. my nose is greasy. they r heavy. if i wear them under my headphones they hurt my ears. i just use contacts. i'll probably get the procedure to get them fixed when im a little older, my vision is still getting worse

 

[spawnpoint]

honestly i like wearing them, and my glasses are super weird
one of my lens are way stronger than the other, cuz one of my eyes is weaker than the other im also farsighted in one eye and nearsighted in the other lol
My frames are really thin, so i dont really have much trouble with the stuff you mentioned, they don't slide off either
Idk, when i first got my new ones it was a little weird, but i got used to them quickly, i don't remember having any eye pain or headaches, but then again ive been wearing glasses since i was little
Even though sometimes i dont wear them, just cuz i forget or lose them
So what was the point of this whole paragraph? i dont know

 

[Romaki]

I've had glasses for over 2 years now and I've gotten used to them completely.

I'd recommend transparent frame for starters.

Also I think not wearing them makes your eyes worse? I procrastinated getting them for years and it got pretty bad...

 

[nightglow]

A dot of dawn or the like and warm water should clean glasses just fine.
I've had mine since I was 6. Since I switched to plastic frames I haven't had the sliding issue. Plus my lens are too thick for thin frames anyway now.
I never had headaches with my glasses unless they were too strong. The distance thing sucks though, but for me I am legally blind without glasses so it is either I see with glasses or don't see without them. I have to have things super close to my face in order to see it without glasses. Astigmatism makes blurriness even worse if there are bright lights without glasses and mine is pretty bad in that aspect too.

I know you don't like contacts and I don't really blame you. I'd think they are more fuss than what they are worth.

I guess you could talk to your doc about LAISK surgery if your astigmatism isn't too bad or if you don't have astigmatism at all.

 

[Tao]

I'm short sighted and have always needed glasses, but I've never actually worn them until a few years ago because I could get by 'fine' without them. I went to gigs, festivals, movies etc etc and I was basically paying to go and have a hard time properly seeing a lot of what I paid to see when...I dunno...I could have just worn some glasses. I've found festivals particularly more brilliant now I've got a pair of prescription sunglasses, having polarized lenses being an absolute game changer.

The biggest reason I didn't wear them though is the childish attitude I had that glasses were lame.

I eventually just hit a period where I thought "why am I not wearing them?" and yea, why wouldn't you want to see as clearly as possible? It seems stupid that I went so long viewing everything beyond like 10" at an increasing amount of blurriness when I could have been seeing the world in 4k 60fps (sarcasm).

I was also told by the optician that I can't have contact lenses, though I absolutely despise the idea of them anyway so that doesn't matter. Having astigmatism also means glasses help out especially when driving as the coating on them reduces the ridiculous blur I see from headlights and streetlights in the dark.

Constantly sliding off.

If they fit properly, they shouldn't.
If they fit properly and do, they're probably super greasy and need a wipe.

Feeling heavy.

You get used to it. They don't exactly weigh 10 tons, you'll adjust to a few grams soon enough. Hats probably add more weight to your head, but I've never heard somebody complain that their hat is too heavy.

Seeing rims. (I wear big frames so I doubt I can get bigger to sort this)

You get used to it. I don't see the rims of my glasses unless the subject is brought up, and I have solid black rims so if I was going to see them constantly, I would. Basically the same as when somebody tells you that you're manually breathing and now you're conscious of your breathing.

(Not even mentioning the eye pain and headaches as apparently these go away after a while. But I really want to take these things off for that alone. I hate them so so much)

You get used to it. This just happens to SOME people whilst you adjust because you're used to seeing a certain way.

Edit: I also hate how glases change distance.
What used to seem far away now seems a lot closer so I don't know what's what any more.

I don't understand what you're talking about here. Maybe you need a far stronger prescription than I have. The only way my glasses alter distance is if I hold them a few inches away from my face and that's not exactly a thing that comes up...Ever.


They're just a thing you get used to and if you need them, it's worth doing.

I work with heavy machinery and tools, usually covered in oil, grease and various dusts, having to peer directly down things and work at odd down facing angles where if they fell off I wouldn't be getting them back. If I can keep my glasses relatively clean and on my face with no effort...Just wear your glasses or don't. It's not hard.

 

[daringred_]

my eyesight started going dodgy when i was in highschool, and i was honestly kind of excited to get glasses. i've got a cute black thick-rimmed pair. i only ever wore them at school or when out though, never at home since my vision isn't bad enough to warrant that yet. when the pandemic hit, i stopped wearing them period (probably a bad idea) because my mask would always make them fog up, and it wasn't worth the hassle when i can still see distances relatively well. now the lenses aren't strong enough, so i can't wear them anyway, but i haven't been able to psych myself up enough to go back to the opticians even though i'm due a check. (i hate the test where they blow air in your eye, rip.)

the depth perception thing is something you get used to. it only lasts a few days to a week for me every time i get better lenses. (the corners of my vision go all warped/blurry, and it's super weird.) the frames are also just something your brain learns to ignore, much like it does with your nose. i never experienced headaches or eye pain though, so i can't help there.

 

[Maymeows16]

I used to wear glasses more often but I stopped wearing them because I only had to wear them for seeing things from afar much easily, but I think recently I want to wear them again since I kind of feel like I need them a bit now.

 

[amemome]

I remember getting glasses when I was 10. Easily the most frustrating day of my life since I was the first kid in the family to get them and I thought they were ugly and bulky. And they were for a while.

Things got better after keeping them on. I forgot about how ugly they were because I could actually read the blackboard at school. My vision got worse and I got an astigmatism, and that meant that keeping my glasses on prevented me from seeing phantom shapes and getting dizzy.

I got contacts in high school and that really helped my self esteem. My glasses were still ugly back then but I had the option to not wear them in public.

And then fast forward to now... I prefer glasses now since my eyes dry out super quickly. I found the ones that look best on me, in the lightest but largest frames so I don't have that much of a noticeable border around my vision. I chose designs with nose pads because those stick to my non-existent nose bridge the best. I got my glasses' nose piece and ear hooks adjusted so my glasses sit on my face without sliding everywhere.

I'm hoping that in the future, I can consider Lasik so I can see clearly without any glasses or contacts.

Hopefully you find a solution that works for you. It's definitely a struggle to get there but I think if you try different things out, you'll find the best thing for you!

 

[EmmaFrost]

Glasses are necessary for me but they're also a mild sensory issue having them on my face continuously. I have not figured out how to wear a mask with glasses on though. They fog up instantly no matter what kind of mask.

 

[kusariyaro]

i understand how u feel since i was just like u, never used then (even though i should have) and suddenly started using them bc my eyesight got worse. Regarding the weight and the frame u see, trust me, you genuinely wont notice them when u get used it! the only time i notice my glasses and am bothered by it is when they are dirty lol oh and regarding the eye pain and headaches, i think thats not ok? maybe u need to go again and check if the graduation needed changed.. (im sorry if this is not the word used for it i translated it from spanis)
anyway, i hope u get used to ur glasses soon!!

 

[moo_nieu]

mine dont bother me much. they have clear frames so i dont notice them.

i dont wear them as often as i used to though except sometimes for screen time since they help with the light or if i have to see something at a distance which isnt happening much since i dont have a car or classes anymore

 

[sleepydreepy]

I hate wearing glasses and only wear contacts. Glasses always made my vision wonky because I wasn’t use to them, and I would trip going down the stairs and have bad depth perception. I just like contacts better because you don’t have anything on your face and it feels like you don’t have any vision problems at all

 

[princess.looking.for.frog]

honestly i like wearing them, and my glasses are super weird
one of my lens are way stronger than the other, cuz one of my eyes is weaker than the other im also farsighted in one eye and nearsighted in the other lol
My frames are really thin, so i dont really have much trouble with the stuff you mentioned, they don't slide off either
Idk, when i first got my new ones it was a little weird, but i got used to them quickly, i don't remember having any eye pain or headaches, but then again ive been wearing glasses since i was little
Even though sometimes i dont wear them, just cuz i forget or lose them
So what was the point of this whole paragraph? i dont know❤

I have the same thing?! one eye is much worse than the other, one is farsighted and one is nearsighted! so similar!!

I love my glasses, I wear them 99% of the time, and they are pretty red browline glasses with a gold rim along the sides. I need them because bad depth perception is a thing, by brain only uses input from my left eye, and if I didn't wear them I would develop a lazy eye they never bother me, they do slip a little but it's no hassle to push them up and I'm used to it. the glasses have become part of my identity lol, not that many people I know actually have them which is weird honestly.

they are also neat conversation-starters cos one is very obviously thicker than the other, and you can even see the thickness from looking at me face-on, or any angle I guess haha

 

[spawnpoint]

I have the same thing?! one eye is much worse than the other, one is farsighted and one is nearsighted! so similar!!

I love my glasses, I wear them 99% of the time, and they are pretty red browline glasses with a gold rim along the sides. I need them because bad depth perception is a thing, by brain only uses input from my left eye, and if I didn't wear them I would develop a lazy eye they never bother me, they do slip a little but it's no hassle to push them up and I'm used to it. the glasses have become part of my identity lol, not that many people I know actually have them which is weird honestly.

they are also neat conversation-starters cos one is very obviously thicker than the other, and you can even see the thickness from looking at me face-on, or any angle I guess haha

omg whoa ive never met anyone that has the same kind of eyes as me!! i really should wear mine more, as they would help my eyes, and maybe help my lazy eye too bc i have a really bad lazy eye and ive been having one since i was little lol

 

[princess.looking.for.frog]

omg whoa ive never met anyone that has the same kind of eyes as me!! i really should wear mine more, as they would help my eyes, and maybe help my lazy eye too bc i have a really bad lazy eye and ive been having one since i was little lol

same here!! it is pretty cool meeting someone like me haha. I didn't wear mine at first but my optometrist told me I needed to or - I would develop a lazy eye - so I listened and no regrets!

 

[Snek]

I stopped wearing glasses when I was a teenager. Ever since then I've worn contacts. I only keep a pair of glasses in case of an emergency, like if one of my contacts pops out during when I swim or something like that.

 

[daisyflowers]

i quite like glasses and think mine are pretty groovy! i've had the same frames for somewhere between 2-3 years and my sister got the same frames as me around May. i was initially against the idea i won't lie lol

i wanted contacts for a brief period but i changed my mind haha