Question 1

how can it feel to wear glasses?

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Mostly good: Almost all of us have such an experience since sunglasses are almost a universal need.  
For those who need the corrective focusing power of lenses, it generally feels good to be wearing them.  But glasses are a bit of a nuisance  so many switch to contacts or have lasik surgery;.

Question 2

why is it annoying to wear glasses?

Accepted Answer

Annoying eyeglasses: Discomfort wearing eyeglasses can be due to many reasons.  Eye glasses can cause visual distortions and perception issues.  Depending on the prescription, images can be smaller, larger , more elongated or slanted.  If the problem is present only with a recent prescription, see your eye doctor to see if adjustments in your prescription can be made.

Question 3

is it better to wear glasses than contacts?

Accepted Answer

No difference: If your eyes are normal and can be corrected with glasses or contact lenses to good vision, then there is no difference between the two.  If your cornea is abnormal, vision is often better with contact lenses.  Glasses wear does decrease peripheral vision some but not to a clinically significant amount.

Question 4

when playing outfield wear glasses or contacts?

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Glasses or contacts: Some people see better with glasses, while others see better with contact lenses. An outfielder needs excellent vision, so he or she should wear whichever is better for them.

Question 5

is it ok for a myopic person to wear glasses reading?

Accepted Answer

Sure: Depending on refractive error and age,  single vision, bifocals, or progressives may be appropriate for myopes (near sighted people).

Question 6

what do docs think? should children wear glasses for astigmatism?

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Probably: If a pediatric opthamologist recommends the glasses, i would have to agree.

Question 7

is it necessary to wear glasses if you have distant visual acuity?

Accepted Answer

No: If you see well at distance without glasses or contacts, that is fine. Not wearing glasses, even if needed, does not hurt or damage your eyes, if you are over 45, you may need reading glasses if you have good distance vision . Or, you can try monovision with a contact lens, with the non-dominant eye set for reading. Lasik in the non-dominant eye for reading might also be an alternative to explore.

Question 8

once you wear glasses full time, does your prescription really matter anymore?

Accepted Answer

Glasses Rx Matters!: A glasses prescription is unique to every individual.  Some people are near-sighted while others are far-sighted.  Some people need glasses only for reading (especially after age 40).  It would be very difficult for someone who needs glasses to wear someone else's unless the prescriptions are close to each other.  Also, it's important to have the rx checked every year or two to check for changes.

Question 9

can you correct one's vision so you don't have to wear glasses / contact lenses? is it always successful?

Accepted Answer

Yes: For most people, laser can reduce the refractive error in the eyes such that glasses or contacts are no longer necessary.  It is one of the most successful surgeries devised by mankind.  See an ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 10

am a high myope, uncorrected. i do wear glasses. can my distance vision actually get better on its own over time?

Accepted Answer

Probably not.: Generally, one gets nearsighted between the ages of 5 to 15, gets worse until the late teens or early 20s and then stabilizes.  It usually does not get better. Wearing or not wearing glasses will not change the outcome.

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