I'm 32 years old and have had glasses since I was 7. That's a lot of years with plastic on my face.
When I was 13 I tried out contacts. Unfortuntely, at that time the only kind that worked for my prescription were the gas permeables, which are hard and need an adjustment period. I was probably too young to put in the effort, and gave up after a couple of weeks. My dad still (jokingly) brings up the $$$ they wasted buying me those.
When I think about it, there has probably always been an element of "hiding behind my glasses" while I was overweight. As I continue to get fit and (try to) become more comfortable in my own body, I'm finding I don't want to hide anymore. Maybe trying out contacts is a step toward not hiding so much.
So, I think I'm ready to try again. I don't hate my glasses, but they are awfully annoying to exercise in, and changing in and out of my prescription sunglasses is a pain. I'm seeing the eye doctor today to figure out my options.
I would love some opinions and answers from y'all. I don't want to make a $300 mistake, especially since I'll be paying for them myself this time.
Glasses wearers - Why do you stick with glasses? Any contact lens horror stories? How many of you think you look better with glasses than without?
Contact wearers - What's the best/worst thing about your contacts? Any good advice for a first-timer? Eye makeup dos and don'ts? Do you wear yours all the time (sleep, shower)? What was your adjustment period like?
Thanks!