The Glasses/Contacts Thread

[LadyDestani]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not?
I prefer contacts but I can't wear them anymore because my eyes are too dry and they burn. I wore contacts all through high school and into my 20's before switching back to glasses. Glasses are more convenient in some ways, but they also have a lot of drawbacks. Contacts take longer to put in but I like that you can put them in and forget them.

Are you nearsighted or farsighted?
Very, very nearsighted.

What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?
They're rectangular with rounded edges.

Are they plastic or metal?
Plastic.

Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?
I used to wear metal frames exclusively, but playing with my dog, nephews and niece they would often get knocked around. It was easy for the metal frames to become misshapen. So I switched to plastic frames a few years ago. The pair I have now is black on the outside and blue on the inside. I really like them but I've had them for 3 years now so I'll probably pick something new whenever I'm able to get out to see the eye doctor.

Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
I need them for everything. My vision is so bad, the optometrists always get a kick of putting up the huge E and asking me if I can read it. I can't.

 

[magicaldonkey2]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses?
glasses ! though for a long time i thought about having contacts but eh-

Why or why not?
they're just cool to have designs on, and i don't like the thought of something on top of my eye aha-

Are you nearsighted or farsighted?
nearsighted pretty badly like i'm -5 or something, like i struggle to see anything clearly if i'm my arm's length distance away from it without my glasses wOO

What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?
round? they have like the straight bit at the sides-

Are they plastic or metal?
metal

Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?
my sister told me i looked like a butterfly and i (now) love my glasses so much ! they're green, black and yellow/gold in a pattern

Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
aside from when i go to sleep, i need them all the time heh~

 

[Imbri]

I prefer contacts, but my prescription has changed to where I'd need a progression lens, and I can't afford them now, so I sick with my glasses.

I'm nearsighted, so mostly for driving, on the computer, etc., but the doctor wants me to add a bit of reading lens. I don't think I need them and never wear them at home.

My frames are a coppery metal with oval lenses. I like them because they aren't heavy and blend a bit.

 

[Soigne]

i don't like putting my hands near my face, so contacts are out of the question for me. plus, i like the way i look with my glasses. i'm farsighted & i have some tortoiseshell rounded (not entirely circular) plastic frames. i like them, but they're a bit heavy & leave pretty harsh marks on my nose.

i think i'll get some metal frames when i get another pair, which will probably be sometime soon. i didn't get any sort of glare-resistance on my glasses & it's proving to be more annoying than i thought.

 

[cornimer]

I've had glasses since I was 9. They're for closeup but I end up wearing them all the time because I check my phone so often lol. The ones I have now have a brown metal frame and are ovular. I would never get contacts, I don't like touching my eyes and the thought of having to shove something in there is just a big no. Plus I like the way I look with glasses, I'm so used to them that I actually don't like the way I look without glasses I refuse to take off my glasses for pictures and such

 

[Mikaiah]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not?
glasses :>

Are you nearsighted or farsighted?
complicated question. I have a range where things about 2-3 inches in front of me appear very blurry, but anything farther than about a meter away it becomes blurry as well. so maybe... both? not sure.

What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?
roundish square.

Are they plastic or metal?
metal

Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?
they were the only ones that looked ok on me lol.

Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
driving/tv mostly lol

 

[samsquared]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not?
I love the way my glasses look but I guess my skin is oily cuz if I wear them for an extended period of time, I get acne on my face where the plastic was. Very not cute. :|

Are you nearsighted or farsighted?
If i'm really "sighted" at all, to me everything is blurry lol

What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?

Are they plastic or metal?

Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?
I have a heart shaped face & they are very flattering. Plus, they're on trend rn- everyone is wearing the square 'hipster' style.

Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
I am not exaggerating when I say if I'm not wearing my glasses or contacts, I simply can't see. I can't see unless it's basically pressed up on my face. One day, I'll get lasik lol.

 

[Mairmalade]

I have retinitis pigmentosa and have worn glasses since first grade. I only take them off when sleeping.

I've never tried contacts because every time I think about touching my eyes I feel uncomfortable. :c

Without my glasses, my vision blurs downward and is fuzzy. Even with glasses I'm not able to see things in the distance and I have zero night vision. No driving for me (but I'm used to it now).

 

[hallejulia]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not?
Contacts, cause I don't like the way I look with glasses (I feel like they make my nose look weird).

Are you nearsighted or farsighted?
I honestly always forget.

What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?
Square, really want round ones tho.

Are they plastic or metal?
Plastic.

Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?
Thought they looked somewhat decent on me.

Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
I am supposed to wear them every day but I actually haven't worn contacts or glasses in a few years. I've never enjoyed wearing glasses and contacts are a hassle to use. I can see fine without them (for someone who's supposed to wear them every day) no blurry vision or anything but I do struggle to make out numbers if they are a bit further away.

 

[Jas]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not?
i prefer glasses because i've had them for so long and am used to seeing my face with them, but if i'm doing a performance or an event, contacts!

Are you nearsighted or farsighted?
nearsighted!

What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?
rounded kinda square!

Are they plastic or metal?
metal!

Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?
they were pretty basic and looked cute! they have a lil tortoiseshell pattern that isn't super noticeable or bold, so i don't need to worry about matching colours or anything.

Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
i need them everyday! i can't even remember what it was like to wake up and be able to see clearly LOL

 

[Radda]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not?

Never tried contacts so I can't say! I'm debating whether or not I should get them since they're so cute! Does anyone know if there are contacts that block out blue light/uv lights like the glasses?
Are you nearsighted or farsighted?

Farsighted!
What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?

I have cat-eye glasses that protect from blue light HAHA
Are they plastic or metal?

I think they're metal! The perk of having metal ones is that you can adjust them on the spot! I feel that plastic glasses are too brittle for me personally!
Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?

I thought they were cute! Also Malcolm X looked really nice in them!
Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?

I use it for everyday activities! Since I'm on my computer 60% of the time, I just wear them for eye protection!

 

[Piroshi]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not?
I love glasses in general, both on me and other people. I just think they look better. Also they hide the dark circles under my eyes.

Are you nearsighted or farsighted?
Farsighted.

What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?
They sort of look like the brown browline glasses in ACNH except slightly more squarish and a bit more narrow.

Are they plastic or metal?
Metal. I don't care for plastic frames.

Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?
I have a small head so I just chose from the limited amount of petite frames they had. I was choosing the frames right after an exam where they dilated my pupils, so I couldn't really see what they looked like on me very well. My mom was there with me and her and the woman working there seemed to like them though, so I just went with them. They wouldn't have been my first choice, but I actually think they suit me better than any other glasses I've had.

Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
I wear them all the time, but I can function without them if I need to. Things are just a bit blurrier and I can't read small text. At least for my left eye. My right eye struggles even with glasses.

 

[DinosaurDumpster]

I prefer glasses... mainly because contacts seem harder to manage.

Definitely near sighted. I may have a lower prescription, but I have to stand right in front of the TV when playing games if i'm not wearing my glasses.

I have those big square glasses.
They are also plastic.
I chose the style because it hurts to wear metal glasses for me, even though I still can't wear my glasses for too long because my right ear will hurt after about 6 hours of wearing them. It also makes me feel a tiny bit better about my appearance at times.

I don't have to wear glasses all the time, but I do need them if i'm going to school and need to see the front of the class for example. I also get bothered by my friends/family that i'm standing directly in front of the TV when gaming instead of wearing glasses.

 

[Goop]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not?
I've never tried contacts and wear glasses, but vastly prefer how I look without glasses.

Are you nearsighted or farsighted?
Extremely neartsighted.

What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?
I have a set of round rose gold glasses.

Are they plastic or metal?
They feel like metal but are probably plastic.

Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?
My face is heart shaped and because of the the way my brow bone sits horned glasses/thick rims made my face too top heavy. My eyes are also naturally pretty doe eyed so I needed something thin enough to balance my face but circular enough to emphasize my eyes, but also simultaneously not make them look too small when I smile (I have a pointed Cheshire grin and my eyes crinkle when I smile.)
So I went with a rounder look and chose rose gold because I like the color and it pairs well with my natural eye color (green.)

Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
Everyday activities, but I spent 10ish years without glasses and can function well without them as long as I'm not driving.

 

[SaltedKaramel]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not?
Contacts for sure. For the main reason that it gives me so much freedom. I can do sports, I can push my face into my pillow etc etc... without having to worry about my glasses. But tbh, I think I like how I look better with glasses haha

Are you nearsighted or farsighted?
Farsighted

What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?
Square/rec w/ rounded edges

Are they plastic or metal?
Plastic

Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?
Just looks good!

Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
I absolutely need to wear my glasses/contact every morning. I'm so blind without them.

 

[Beanz]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? I prefer contacts, I got them like 2 months ago. I don’t like glasses because I don’t like how they look on me.

Are you nearsighted or farsighted? Nearsighted
What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)? Squarish

Are they plastic or metal? Plastic

Why did you choose your particular style of glasses? Because compared to my other options they looked better.

Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
My eyesight is really bad + I have astigmatism so I’m practically blind and everything’s blurry. My eye doctor told me to wear glasses everyday but I hated it and didn’t wear them. My parents let me get contacts and I wear them everyday.

 

[hzl]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not? glasses
Are you nearsighted or farsighted? both unfortunately
What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)? almost round
Are they plastic or metal? doesn't look it in the pic but they're rose gold metal
Why did you choose your particular style of glasses? they suit my face shape
Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)? for everything, I can strain my eyes to see without them but I generally end up with a massive headache if I do that

 

[Cash In]

I've been wearing glasses since I was five. I'm nearsighted and I need to wear my glasses all the time. I'm not really much of a fan of contacts, since I find that they can be a bit too awkward.

 

[staticistic1114]

thank god im a 6/6 bc i cant be wearing contacts im too scared to touch my eyes lmao HOWEVER!!! my sister tried to get me into wearing colored lenses and honestly they're so cool and i wanted to give them a shot, i was able to wear them twice but my eyes felt super uncomfortable the whole time and i didnt enjoy the feeling at all so kudos to those who can wear lenses bc dang it even takes me so long to wear ONE

my bf wears glasses he's practically blind without them so the lenses are so thick and make his eyes look smaller and you can see toward the rims just how severe the distortion is!! and sometimes he wears lenses like it's nothing and i swear to god he looks like those anime scenes where a nerdy boy takes off his glasses and goes from to he's really cute in them tho dont get me wrong!!! i cant pick which i prefer haha but he really hates having to wear them

 

[dizzy bone]

Do you prefer contacts or glasses? Why or why not?
I'd go for contacts, just because I don't like the way I look with glasses. Contacts are a hassle to put on though so I try not to use them if I can help it. I haven't worn contacts in about a year and I don't plan on for a while, at least until the COVID-19 mess is over.
Are you nearsighted or farsighted?
I'm both.
What kind of glasses do you have (round, square, oval, ect.)?
They are clubmaster style glasses. The top part is green tortoise shell coloured.
Are they plastic or metal?
Both?
Why did you choose your particular style of glasses?
I switch glasses styles once a year. I just thought this suit me better than the last one.
Do you need to use your glasses/contacts for everyday activities or just for reading (or for something else)?
Yes I need my glasses the moment I wake up or I'm completely useless and blind lol.