Why Do I See Better With Glasses Than Contacts?

You’d love to wear your contacts — if only you could. Every time you do, there seems to be a mishap. Whether it’s dryness, you can’t get them in, or you lose one, your contacts may not be as convenient as they’re supposed to be.

What’s more, contact lenses can also affect your vision. Even if your contacts have the same prescription, they may not work as effectively as your regular eyeglasses. In this article, we’re sharing why that might be and how fresh specs from Pair can make a difference.

How Can Contacts Mess With Your Vision?

Although contacts are an excellent solution for people who prefer not to wear eyeglasses, they can sometimes be problematic.

Here’s how:

Contacts May Shift

Contacts are designed to sit on top of your cornea. Although most people find this comfortable, your contacts may shift while you wear them. If you have lower-quality contacts or disposable contacts that you’re trying to reuse, you may find that they shift around your eyeball and make it harder for you to see.

Debris

If you’re wearing contact lenses that haven’t been properly cleaned, you could be experiencing vision issues due to debris and dirt under the lens. If that’s the case, take your contacts out, cleanse them, and put them back in.

They’re Damaged

It can be hard to spot a tear or scrape on a contact lens, as they’re very thin and usually clear. However, damaged lenses will negatively affect your vision and can even lead to eye infections. If you discover your lenses are damaged, see your optometrist for a new set.

They Don’t Fit

Your contact lenses are harder for your optician to fit than a pair of glasses, and sometimes, that fit isn’t quite right. Lenses that are too large or small can interfere with your peripheral vision, making it blurry or causing distortions.

Personal Preference

Next, some people just prefer the ease and feel of glasses lenses. Your personal preference will play a role in how well you adjust to both of these options.

Other Eye Care Issues

Finally, you may experience eye care issues like dry eyes, allergies, or eye strain that can make it harder to see, especially if you wear contact lenses.

How To Troubleshoot Your Contacts

For better vision correction, make sure you have the proper contact lens prescription. That might mean a visit to your ophthalmologist for an eye exam.

You can also shop for different types of contact lenses to see if your vision problems self-correct when you wear a different brand. Hard contacts, soft contact lenses, and daily disposables will all feel different in your eyes.

If you’ve tried everything and decided that contact lenses just aren’t for you, that’s okay! Your glasses prescription can be used at Pair to get great glasses frames that help you see clearly — in styles you’ll love.

How To Find the Perfect Glasses at Pair

At Pair, our eyewear styles are unmatched. By choosing a single Base Frame, you can unlock hundreds of Top Frames for a fraction of the cost. We offer vision correction lenses for single-vision, multi-vision (multifocal/progressive lenses), and readers. Just upload your prescription details, and we’ll take care of the rest.

The process is easy:

Step 1

Select your frame shape. We offer several shapes and sizes so you can find the one that suits you best. We also have a virtual try-on tool to help you see exactly how your new frames will look. We can even help you determine which frame shape will complement your face shape.

Step 2

Grab your prescription from your eye doctor — they’re legally required to let you leave with it — and upload your information to Pair. We’ll get to work creating lenses that correct your nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism. We can handle any vision correction prescription with ease.

Step 3

Add a little flair! Our lens options can give your eyewear superpowers. Whether you want blue light protection, UV protection, or premium lenses for a strong prescription, we provide the tools to protect your eye health and see more clearly than ever before.

Step 4

Start shopping! Now that you’ve selected your Base Frames and lenses, you can shop for Top Frames. Top Frames snap onto your Base Frames to completely change the look of your glasses in an instant. It’s like having multiple pairs at your fingertips!

We also offer Sun Tops that snap onto your prescription glasses to provide some shade. Alternatively, prescription sunglasses may be preferable to some wearers. We frequently add new frames and limited-edition patterns to our lineup, so check back frequently so you don’t miss out.

See Clearly With Pair

Regardless of the side you’re on — Team Contacts or Team Eyeglasses — the most important part of vision correction is your comfort.

If you feel better in contacts, shop around until you find a type that works for you. If you love eyeglasses or simply want to invest in a pair as a backup, you can discover a world of possibilities at Pair.

Sources:

What Causes Contact Lens-related Eye Infections| CDC

Complying with the Eyeglass Rule | Federal Trade Commission

Myopia (Nearsightedness): Causes, Symptoms & Treatment | Cleveland Clinic

Astigmatism - Symptoms & causes | Mayo Clinic