I have had glasses for the last 2 years as I am short-sighted. I can go any time for another evaluation and new frames, but I'd rather get contacts.
How do I go about this? I know glasses are expensive but what about contacts? Can someone tell me about going from glasses to contacts? Are they disposable? How long do they last before you have to throw them out? Can anyone wear them?
Basically, any information on contact lenses would be appreciated.
Thanks.

Most people can wear contacts. They make so many different types now that you'd be hardpressed to find someone who can't.
I've worn them since I was 12. They take a little while to get used to, but I love them. It only really sucks when my eyes get dry.
You can get ones that you throw out daily, or ones that you can keep in for a month straight. I get the ones that last about a month, but I have to take them out at night.
There are so many options! Talk to your doctor, they fit you for the right kind during your checkup(I guess that's what you'd call it)

Contacts really are great. I get the monthly ones too. But there's a secret about them! All contacts are really the same. If you're careful about keeping them clean you can make a daily or weekly pair last a month or so. The companies make a lot more money selling the weekly pairs a little cheaper than monthly ones knowing that you have to buy 4 times as many. My advice is to get contacts but to also get a new pair of glasses or at least keep your old pair. Sometimes your contacts just won't "work." Your eyes will be too watery to keep them in or they'll be really itchy or something and you'll need to have some glasses around. When i got my first set of contacts I didn't bother getting my glasses upgraded and I had some issues when allergy season rolled around.

get both, i wear my contacts all day and usually change to my glasses when i get home.

it's good to have glasses....just in case.

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Yeah, I usually keep my glasses in my purse so when I go out I can take out my contacts for the drive home.

It can also be another cute style thing in your bag of tricks. Glasses some days, contacts others. Glasses are fun with fall/winter sweaters and scarves.