Intensive use of screens and low exposure to natural light are leading to a steady increase in myopia cases worldwide. It is estimated that in France, 40% of the population is myopic, and a large part of this proportion is found among young people. Experts predict that half of the world’s inhabitants will be affected by this phenomenon within a decade. If you have just been diagnosed with myopia, you will probably need glasses or corrective lenses. How to choose them to maintain your comfort on a daily basis?
Choosing lenses: yes, but not in all circumstances
Biofinity Toric lenses offer the undeniable advantage of being discreet, even completely invisible. This is a perfect solution if you don’t like glasses and their effect on you. However, they can have a lot of disadvantages that you should be aware of (even if they don’t concern everyone):
- They can cause some eye discomfort: they can dry out the ocular mucosa and lead to irritation or even infections if they are poorly maintained. They can also be very uncomfortable on a daily basis because of the sensations they cause.
- They are tricky to handle: Because of their small size and tendency to slip, lenses can be difficult to install and you will have to try several times (especially at the beginning).
- They can be expensive at times: If you wear them daily, it can be expensive, especially if you tend to lose them regularly.
Knowing how to adapt when choosing glasses
Glasses are much more visible than contact lenses, and their aesthetic effect can sometimes be unpleasant. It is true that they tend to literally change the appearance of the face! However, if they do not enhance your value, it may be because you have chosen them badly. Indeed, certain shapes of glasses are more suited to certain face shapes. You will then have to ask your optician for advice and do not hesitate to try on all the pairs in the store to find the one that will suit you perfectly.
Additionally, glasses can be uncomfortable to wear on a daily basis due to the following reasons:
- They are fragile: Their fragility is their greatest weakness and they do not miss an opportunity to fall. As a result, it can become expensive if you have to have them repaired too often.
- They are not suitable for certain activities: athletes cannot wear them because of their intense activity, nor can health professionals because of their obligation to wear a mask and the condensation that this creates. In short, there are different sectors whose members do not have the luxury of being able to wear them.
- They sometimes create discomfort: as they are placed on the nose and ears, they can cause some discomfort after wearing them all day.
That said, we can’t take away from them the fact that they are very practical and easy to put on. Not to mention that you can find some of very good quality at a reduced price, which have options such as light adaptation or anti-blue light filter.
Have both solutions to be comfortable in all circumstances
To conclude, we finally advise you to have both. The lenses will allow you to have a more discreet and practical solution during certain activities and you will have, with the glasses, a more practical object to stay at home or for your daily tasks.