Contact lenses or glasses?
Discover the right choice for you
See the difference
When trying to decide between glasses or contacts, remember, there are great reasons to have both. But contact lenses can give you more freedom in your day to day in a number of ways. Use the slider to see an example of how the two might respond to a rainy, humid day.
Top six reasons people prefer contacts vs. glasses
Full field of vision
Since contacts move with your eyes, there are no blind spots.
No fogging up
Your vision won't be impaired by rainy days or when you go from hot to cold.
Freedom of movement
Run, jump, even do headstands. It's why athletes and people with active lifestyles love them.
Replacement costs
Glasses tend to require less upkeep, but they can be costly to replace.
Frequently asked questions about ACUVUE® Contact Lenses
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Footnotes
#Helps protect against transmission of harmful UV radiation to the cornea and into the eye. †Filtering of HEV light by contact lenses has not been demonstrated to confer any health benefit to the user, including but not limited to retinal protection, protection from cataract progression, reduced eye strain, improved contrast, improved acuity, reduced glare, improved low light vision, or improved circadian rhythm/sleep cycle. The Eye Care Professional should be consulted for more information. § Survey among 1,005 Eye Care Professionals in markets that represent over 70% of CL sales worldwide from the United States, United Kingdom, Japan, South Korea, China, France, and Germany conducted 11/2023 to 12/2023 *Free trial contact lenses available only from participating eye care professionals. Exam and fitting fees not included. Important information for contact lens wearers: ACUVUE Contact Lenses are available by prescription only for vision correction. An eye care professional will determine whether contact lenses are right for you. Although rare, serious eye problems can develop while wearing contact lenses. To help avoid these problems, follow the wear and replacement schedule and the lens care instructions provided by your eye care professional. Do not wear contact lenses if you have an eye infection, or experience eye discomfort, excessive tearing, vision changes, redness or other eye problems. If one of these conditions occurs, remove the lens and contact your eye care professional immediately. For more information on proper wear, care and safety, talk to your eye care professional or download the Patient Instruction Guides. 2024PP10033
WARNING: UV-absorbing contact lenses are NOT substitutes for protective UV-absorbing eyewear such as UV-absorbing goggles or sunglasses because they do not completely cover the eye and surrounding area. You should continue to use UV-absorbing eyewear as directed. NOTE: Long-term exposure to UV radiation is one of the risk factors associated with cataracts. Exposure is based on a number of factors such as environmental conditions (altitude, geography, cloud cover) and personal factors (extent and nature of outdoor activities). UV-blocking contact lenses help provide protection against harmful UV radiation. However, clinical studies have not been done to demonstrate that wearing UV-blocking contact lenses reduces the risk of developing cataracts or other eye disorders. Consult your eye care professional for more information.
