glasses or contacts?

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This is a very timely topic, I've been thinking about this a lot lately.

I'm really resistant to the idea of getting contact lenses. The reason why is that I am mildly nearsighted and my vision up close for reading/computer work is just fine. I always my glasses off for near work, otherwise I get eyestrain and a headache. So, I'm constantly putting them on and taking them off, and I wouldn't want to do this for contacts. For just going on a long ride it might be worth it, but the thought of commuting to work with contacts in and then sitting in front of my computer all day just makes me want to cry.

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I wear contacts all day. I am very nearsighted! Almost blind without glasses. The contacts correct my nearsightedness. While at the computer I wear reading glasses because at 55 I have become far sighted as well (it's sad I have this narrow little band where I can see without any glasses or contacts). I only need the reading glasses while at the computer so I leave them there and don't carry them around.

I think you will be surprised at how well you can see with contacts. My glasses don't come close!!!!! Wearing reading glasses will eliminate any eye strain. Plus like anything else, you need to remember to look away from the computer at regular intervals etc.