So, you’ve thought of getting a pair of glasses or you’ve got one or you’re just curious? Well, you’re in the right place.
In the next few lines, you’ll be finding out why you should invest in a pair or two of glasses. Apart from being your awesome friend and adviser, I'm an optometrist-in-training. Few months to go and I'll be a licensed eye-doc!
How does that affect you?
Well, it means I have close to expert knowledge on what I’m about sharing. Sooooo, my opinion counts.
Right. Let’s get to it.
Firstly, what do I mean by glasses?
Before you roll your eyes and get off this page, read this.
Glasses are not just the pair of spectacles your mom or dad wears to read or the round dorky pair Harry Potter wears. Glasses are any type of eye-wear worn to cover the eyes. We’ll leave it at that for now.
Now, here’s why you need glasses.
Ready for the big reveal? Perhaps you know why already. Okay let’s see.
1. To protect your eyes from the harshness of the weather.
I’m sure you’re familiar with sunglasses. Almost anyone can and do own at least a pair. They are very handy in hot weather conditions and even in the cold ones too. Now, you may think that they’re meant to be worn only under the sun (because they shield your eyes from the rays of the sun). but, what about in storms?
When there’s dust and you’re in a fast-moving vehicle, glasses shield your eyes from particles and debris.
Besides, even if you own them for sunny days too, you’re quite smart. Those rays can do more harm to your eyes than you may ever notice.
So, you get it now. Get a pair of sunglasses today.
2. To correct any refractive error you may have.
There are way too may persons walking around with eyes that have optical imbalance. That doesn’t make a lot of sense, right?
Okay.
Look at it this way. Some of you can see objects that are closer but can’t see the ones that are far while others can see the farther objects but have difficulty seeing clearly and comfortably, the things that are closer.
Did you just roll your eyes and murmur, “we’re not dumb, please”?🙄
Well, that is called a refractive error. Refractive errors are aberrations that are present in the way your eyes refract light that enters it. I don’t think you’d appreciate a lecture right now but I’m sure you get the gist.
Now, this is the most important reason you should get glasses. Don’t wait for symptoms to appear or worsen. Get your corrective lenses now!
To do that, you’d need an eye test. Talk to the optometrist closest to you. Thank me later.
3. To protect your eyes from bright light from gadgets, electronic devices and headlights of cars.
Have you ever been in the traffic or just driving on the road and this annoying driver drives by with lights that can blind?
Have you ever rubbed your tired and smarting eyes after a long time in front of your computer?
Have you ever?
If your answer is yes to any or all the questions above, then you need glasses.
Don’t argue with me. I’m an eye-doc in training, remember?😀🤓If you doubt me, ask your optometrist. Oh and uhh, advise your parents and siblings and friends too. Let them know how smart you’ve become. You have facts to back up your claims.
4. To cover your eyes when they don’t look pretty.
I don’t know why I have a feeling that the guys reading this would be like, “well, I don’t want my eyes looking pretty”🙄
Boys and girls, men and women, listen up. We ALL have bad eye days.😐
You might wake up with a red eye or swollen lid or maybe you cried too much after a funeral or a failed test or a breakup or whatever.
A pair of glasses would shield you from prying eyes and curious minds. You wouldn’t have to explain anything to anyone. Isn’t that nice? Say thank you.😎
5. To look stylish.
You didn’t know glasses are now fashion pieces? Oh come on! I know you know.
Well, just to remind you, glasses can be the oomph your simple outfit needs. Whether they are sunglasses or corrective spectacles, they can add a lot of spice to your outfit.
Do you want that nerdy-stylish look? Or are you going for the multi-millionaire look? Or you simply want to look like the awesome rap-artist you aspire to be? Get a pair of glasses.
Extra tips: if you do have a refractive error and you still want to look stylish, you can! It’s all about the frames. Let your optometrist guide your choice. You can get a pair of glasses that covers two or more of the needs above.
You’re welcome.
I hope you learnt something new. You didn’t? No way. Stop joking. 😀
I’d love to hear from you.
If there’s anything you think I left out, tell me in the comment section. If there’s anything you want me to talk about, maybe about the eyes or anything at all, ask. ASK AWAY. I’d be more than happy to connect with you.
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