Hi there.
I am finally getting contact lenses but my doctor recommended that I also obtained glasses for night time so I don't have my contacts in all the time to give my eyes a rest.
My question is, since prescription glasses are a bit pricey with buying the frame/lenses and all, can I just buy reading glasses for use at nighttime when I take my contacts out? (I can't use my old glasses because the I needed a stronger prescription)
Thanks a bunch!
2007-08-20 15:13:14 · 4 answers · asked by Jojo 2 in Health ➔ Optical
If you're nearsighted, the dime store reading glasses won't help because they have the wrong kind of lens to correct your problem. You might be able to save some money by re-using your old frames; just put new lenses in them. If the glasses are only for occasional use at home, get the cheapest lenses they have, it doesn't matter how geeky you look, if you won't be using them in public. Even if you always wear contacts, If you can't see anything without them, It is a good idea to have a pair of glasses for emergency use. Like, if you're having to run outside in the middle of the night because the house is on fire, you might not have time to put your contacts in!
2007-08-20 17:27:20 · answer #1 · answered by Flying Dragon 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Reading glasses are generic, and made for an "average" eye. They don't take into account the shape of your eyeball and any degree of astigmatism you might have.
You'd be wiser to always have a pair of prescription lenses handy. Are you sure you will be able to tolerate two pieces of plastic rubbing up against your eyeballs twelve and more hours a day? There will be days your eyes will be too sore to wear contact lenses.
(FYI: the "enzymatic cleaner" solution you use is to dissolve protein deposits that end up on your lenses. That protein is the part of your eyeballs that were scraped off while you were wearing the contacts! Neat, huh?)
2007-08-20 15:24:46 · answer #2 · answered by Boots McGraw 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
It would really depend on your RX. The ready made glasses are usually for reading only. Ask your Dr. if you are a myope or hyperope (- or +), and if both eyes are the same power without any correction for astigmatism. If all these conditions are OK to get ready made reading glasses, by all means get them. Have your Dr advise you what is best for your condition. DON'T play games with your eyes or vision, they are the only ones you have.
2007-08-20 15:47:25 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope. all reading glasses do is magnify. u need perscription glasses to clarify. sorry.
2007-08-20 15:20:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋