My glasses, just got them today, everyone says they look good on me but i absolutely hate them. My parents won't let me have contacts cos they think its 'dangerous'. What to do! argh!
2007-06-16 04:10:06 · 25 answers · asked by ◦ Cυяισυѕєr ◦ 2 in Health ➔ Optical
P.S i did choose ones i like, I just dont like the fact im wearing glasses.
2007-06-16 04:32:59 · update #1
Why do you hate your glasses when people tell you that you look good in them. I don't really like wearing my glasses myself, but I need to wear them. Contacts are not really dangerous, but you need to take care of them more then regualr glasses.
2007-06-16 07:19:38 · answer #1 · answered by Pauly W 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I also prefer contacts to glasses, although for practical reasons (working in a kitchen where it becomes uncomfortable wearing contacts all day long) and economical reasons (I'm broke!) I'm currently wearing glasses. I started wearing them age 7 and looking back feel very sorry for the poor little mite that was me then. Other than pleading with your parents (which won't do a lot of good if their mind is made up) there's not a lot you can do until you start earning money of your own but you have my sympathy. If you're in your teens then you have already established your character and the people that know you shouldn't treat you any differently. As a little kid wearing glasses, you can lose out on having much of a character because all other kids see are the glasses. Try not to let it get you down: you'll be grown up before you know it and then all the decisions will be down to you and not your parents.
2007-06-16 12:48:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't say how old you are, but I assume that you're at an age where appearance is everything. You will eventually get used to wearing glasses and if you act like you're cool with it it will be less hard on you when you are with your friends.
Maybe it would be worth doing some research about contact lenses and then talking it over with your parents. This would show that you have an appreciation of their concerns and that you understand what is involved.
I wear daily disposables, which lessen the risk of problems from insufficient cleaning, and if they are not worn every day are not quite so expensive. You should also take the cost factor into consideration - perhaps they can't afford it, having just paid for glasses. If you do your homework, maybe they would let you have some for occasional wear.
Good luck!
2007-06-16 13:58:44 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few people out there that prefer to wear glasses (and fewer that prefer to *require* them), but most people would prefer to have perfect, natural vision.
That said, if your friends are complimentary then chances are very good that you wear them well. I'm sure they would let you know if you looked bad in glasses.
It won't take long for you and those around you to think you look weird *without* glasses, depending on how often you wear them.
Next checkup, make sure a parent is in the room with you when ask the doctor if contacts are dangerous and if you're a good candidate for them. Of course there are risks-- very miniminal with proper care-- contact lenses are definitely not "dangerous." Remember, though, that contacts aren't for everyone-- hygiene, eye health, eye structure, prescription, etc.
2007-06-16 17:40:57 · answer #4 · answered by xbone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give yourself a chance to get used to them. Contacts aren't dangerous if you take care of your eyes while wearing them -- like not keeping them in all the time (even long-wear lenses need to be taken out once in a while). They ARE a long-term expense, because you have to keep buying them. Glasses, on the other hand, only need replacing about every two years.
I've worn glasses since I was 15 and I hated them in the beginning, too (and I'm 49 now). I've tried contacts, but my eyes don't like having foreign objects stuck to them, so I'm strictly an eyeglass-wearer.
2007-06-16 11:19:03 · answer #5 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nobody likes to wear glasses, i have worn them for 30 1/2 years, I know they can be a pain. I wear mine from the time I get up till I go to bed. As far as contacts, never wore them. I always figured if I dropped one one the floor, I wouldn't be able to see it until I stepped on it.
You chose the frames, is it that you don't like them, or just don't like wearing glasses? You did say you wouldn't mind it as much if you could get contacts.
2007-06-16 13:56:36 · answer #6 · answered by kb9kbu 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know what you mean I had to get glasses when I was 12. My parents wouldnt let me get contacts either at first, but really all you have to do is prove that you are responsible and maybe they will change their mind. They are probably only worried about eye infections.
2007-06-16 15:18:38 · answer #7 · answered by daysi17 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your not alone i went a lot of years with great vision, now I'm blind as a bat without glasses, it sounds like your parents are to controlling, as a parent myself, i hate to see young people pushed around by there parents, when you get out on your own get contacts.
2007-06-16 12:06:45 · answer #8 · answered by free_mark53 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
did you find frames that you like? I think glasses look good on some people...i used to always wish i had them....anyways...you might have to wait until you are older....if you dont take care of your contacts...you can get infections and stuff....try talking to your parents....and tell them that you will do exactly what the doctor tells you...and just try and reason with them...good luck!
2007-06-16 11:14:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anna J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i know how u feel but its best just to get on with it, i have my glasses and they look horrible but i dont care what anyone thinks of me because at the end of the day at least you can see!
i dont know why ur parents think that contacts are dangerous, cos they arent.
2007-06-16 11:26:32 · answer #10 · answered by missmollie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋