Ask The Experts: Should You Switch to Contact Lenses for Your Wedding If You Wear Glasses?

Being that your wedding day is meant to be one of the most special occasions in your life, it’s only natural that you want to see and revel in each detail. Of course, if you have refractive errors, you’ll likely need to take extra steps to do so. According to studies, eyesight issues are becoming more prevalent in the UK. For instance, now up to 1 in 3 Brits are short sighted. Additionally, the NHS’s report on sight loss reveals that more than two million people now have sight loss. Of these, 2 in 5 are due to unaddressed refractive concerns.

With this in mind, the best way to address your refractive error needs so that you can see clearly and confidently during your wedding is by wearing your prescribed medical devices. That said, while there’s nothing wrong with sticking to glasses, if that’s your usual approach, you may want to consider switching to contact lenses, even just for this event. As an equally effective form of vision correction, contacts can offer you specific advantages that can ensure your Big Day is memorable for all the right reasons. Read on to find out how:

photo by Liam Collard – full wedding here

Contacts can provide a more seamless appearance

For starters, contacts are much more visually subdued than eyeglasses. Since they sit directly on the eye, they don’t alter your appearance. This extends even to contact lenses intended for more progressive conditions like astigmatism and presbyopia. Vision Direct’s various contacts show that you can find clear and subtle options that range from single-vision to multifocal. With brands like Acuvue, these contacts are even specially designed for maximum breathability so they can keep up with your day, no matter how busy it may be. For weddings, this can give you the freedom to play around with different makeup looks and accessories, such as veils and headpieces, without worrying about how your frames may clash or tangle.

photo by  Stephanie Kelly Photography – full wedding here

Contacts can work better in different climates

Another factor that puts contacts ahead of eyeglasses is the fact that it’s less vulnerable to outside forces. Firstly, contacts are less prone to falling out. As such, even if your wedding day runs long and you participate in energetic activities, you don’t have to stress about them getting damaged. On top of this, contact lenses don’t fog up. This is an especially valuable point if your wedding is outdoors. For example, if you’re having a destination wedding in tropical Bali, then you can expect more humid weather during the day and cooler seaside breezes at night. For specs, this is likely to cause condensation. However, contacts will stay clear regardless. Manufacturer Alcon even has contacts called Focus Dailies that are designed for active lifestyles, so they’re more resistant to above-average demands and stay smooth and clear all day.

photo by Wed Pashalis – full wedding here

Contacts can offer additional eye-friendly benefits

If you’re new to contacts or not an avid user, it may be a pleasant surprise to know that contacts also come with specific technologies that benefit the wearer. Two of the most notable ones include UV-blocking filters and hydrating innovations. For instance, Bausch + Lomb’s contacts use their proprietary ComfortMoist tech, which promises lubricated eyes all day. This can be helpful if you have dry or itchy eyes, which may also be triggered by makeup or the weather at your wedding. Other brands like Alcon, meanwhile, offer UV filters. Granted, these aren’t the same as sunglasses, which are made to have full UVA and UVB protection. However, the filters on contacts are still better than plain specs. So, by wearing these, you can rest assured your eyes are safer than if you wore regular glasses, as you say your I Do’s.

photo by Lynn Shapiro Photography – full wedding here 

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