Here are two, one is Italian the other is UK based but they have a good selection.
http://www.giarre.com/index.php
http://www.selectspecs.com
You can find more just buy googling "prescription glasses" a little bit.
probably going to get glasses- I am scared. so a few questions about contacts:)
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Here are two, one is Italian the other is UK based but they have a good selection.
http://www.giarre.com/index.php
http://www.selectspecs.com
You can find more just buy googling "prescription glasses" a little bit.
got it in one.
it is mainly because of the stereotypical image of a geek TBH. I'm doing computing with AI at uni so i feel like if i had glasses it would be the final thing to top off the image that im so desperately trying to shake off lol.
you lot are persuasive, i shall try some glasses first of all to see what they're like. I'll take the GF though so she can help me choose/decide for me.
I have two pairs of Rigid Gas Permeable contacts, been using them for almost 5 years now.
To be honest, they can either be really comfortable (i.e. you forgot they're in), or can be a right pain; they can sometimes keep moving around causing your eye to water and generally feel uncomfortable.
I was planning to try soft contacts at some point, maybe daily disposable ones, just to see if they were more comfortable, but to date I haven't got around to that.
I have recently bought a new pair of glasses, Ted Baker Envy ones if interested, which are really nice I think, and made a change from the old glasses I have had since college
My contacts were £120 per pair, then I buy cleaning supplies every 3 months or so, at around £20-£30 (storing solution, cleaning solution, saline rinser and protein remover tablets).
My glasses were just over £200, only one lense in them (due to heavy scarring on my left eye - I have a working contact for that side though; almost 20/20 vision then) but you'll probably get student discount of some sort.
Either route is worth it to be honest, glasses are handy to have in the event you can't be bothered to sort out the contacts, or just fancy a day when you can rub your eyes, without using tactics
Hope this helps.
Scort.
To be honest, they can either be really comfortable (i.e. you forgot they're in), or can be a right pain; they can sometimes keep moving around causing your eye to water and generally feel uncomfortable.
I was planning to try soft contacts at some point, maybe daily disposable ones, just to see if they were more comfortable, but to date I haven't got around to that.
I have recently bought a new pair of glasses, Ted Baker Envy ones if interested, which are really nice I think, and made a change from the old glasses I have had since college
My contacts were £120 per pair, then I buy cleaning supplies every 3 months or so, at around £20-£30 (storing solution, cleaning solution, saline rinser and protein remover tablets).
My glasses were just over £200, only one lense in them (due to heavy scarring on my left eye - I have a working contact for that side though; almost 20/20 vision then) but you'll probably get student discount of some sort.
Either route is worth it to be honest, glasses are handy to have in the event you can't be bothered to sort out the contacts, or just fancy a day when you can rub your eyes, without using tactics
Hope this helps.
Scort.
I've worn glasses for years and they're cool, and let's put geekyness in
perspective, at the moment, we are all posting on the life forum of a high end specialist computer shop.....
You don't have to buy fantastically expensive frames, my fames were
about £40 3ish years ago, and they are 1 next to indestructible, to the point
they've flown of my face on several occasions with out breaking, or being
damaged... 2. they really suit me.., are now a part of my identity, i look weird
without them..
I've been to uni (on a placement in my 3 sandwich course) and uni people
tend to be some of the most inclusive people your ever likely to meet,
problems tend to melt away after a couple of social pints....
If your going to pay £20 a month for contact for short sightedness, why
not save up and have your eyes laser'ed, cos £20 a month is £240 a year...
for the forseeable future, whereas getting both eyes done is around £600...
paid for in 2 years... no glasses, no contacts....
just my 2p
perspective, at the moment, we are all posting on the life forum of a high end specialist computer shop.....
You don't have to buy fantastically expensive frames, my fames were
about £40 3ish years ago, and they are 1 next to indestructible, to the point
they've flown of my face on several occasions with out breaking, or being
damaged... 2. they really suit me.., are now a part of my identity, i look weird
without them..
I've been to uni (on a placement in my 3 sandwich course) and uni people
tend to be some of the most inclusive people your ever likely to meet,
problems tend to melt away after a couple of social pints....
If your going to pay £20 a month for contact for short sightedness, why
not save up and have your eyes laser'ed, cos £20 a month is £240 a year...
for the forseeable future, whereas getting both eyes done is around £600...
paid for in 2 years... no glasses, no contacts....
just my 2p
my contacts aren't anywhere near as good as my glasses 
the prescription isn't perfect so things are still a bit blurry, but now I'm 18 I'm hoping to move over to those ones that you put in once then wear continuously for a month (sleeping with hem in etc.)
the prescription isn't perfect so things are still a bit blurry, but now I'm 18 I'm hoping to move over to those ones that you put in once then wear continuously for a month (sleeping with hem in etc.)I remember the first time i put contacts in. Its like seeing the world properly for the first time, no joke.
I'm very into trials bike riding, and as such my spatial awareness and vision are pretty important. Well as soon as the contacts were put in my eyes were all screwed up, but in a fun way. I could suddenly see all the things to my sides that would ordinarily be out of my lens area so seeing things out the corner of my eye was far, far better. It felt very strange indeed, especially being able to see the ground under my feet as i walked along with my head up, it messed up my balance for a day or so too because nothing was distorted anymore like it is with glasses.
The first time i went on the bike with them i was amazed, i was so aware of everything around me through my vision that i actually saw a boost in my ability. I was smoother, could judge distances better so compressed landings at the exact time and i was more aware of things going on around me like pedestrians and cars.
After just a week of wearing the contacts i was up to wearing them for 10-14 hours a time. For the first few days wearing the contacts for over 8 hours would leave my eyes feeling kind of tired, like when you've been awake too long and they kind of gently ache.
Well now i can't wear glasses. Putting them on i can instantly see how the lenses distort my view and give everything a sort of fish eye lens effect. I hate wearing my glasses, after such a long time of having glasses i can't think how i coped.
The best thing is the lenses are so comfortable. You put them in and thats it your done, you can't tell their in. I have on numerous occasions gone out with friends and crashed round on the floor without a spare pair of lenses for the morning. However, i have absolutely no problems sleeping in them and using them the next day too. I've heard stories of them coming out easily al the time and them slipping behind your eye.... well its bullcrap from my experience with them so far. I've only ever had one go "behind" my eye (they don't go behind, just round the side) and that was because i put it in like a retard then looked in the wrong direction so it was pushed away. I've also been surfing in them goggleless with no problems and have been swimming with them loads of times too.
I'd say go with the contact lenses, if your used to being without glasses and are fairly in touch with your balance and spatial awareness then you might find them annoying. lenses are simple, comfortable and come in a 30 day continuous wear form now too so you just put them in at the beginning of the month and take them out at the end.
I'm very into trials bike riding, and as such my spatial awareness and vision are pretty important. Well as soon as the contacts were put in my eyes were all screwed up, but in a fun way. I could suddenly see all the things to my sides that would ordinarily be out of my lens area so seeing things out the corner of my eye was far, far better. It felt very strange indeed, especially being able to see the ground under my feet as i walked along with my head up, it messed up my balance for a day or so too because nothing was distorted anymore like it is with glasses.
The first time i went on the bike with them i was amazed, i was so aware of everything around me through my vision that i actually saw a boost in my ability. I was smoother, could judge distances better so compressed landings at the exact time and i was more aware of things going on around me like pedestrians and cars.
After just a week of wearing the contacts i was up to wearing them for 10-14 hours a time. For the first few days wearing the contacts for over 8 hours would leave my eyes feeling kind of tired, like when you've been awake too long and they kind of gently ache.
Well now i can't wear glasses. Putting them on i can instantly see how the lenses distort my view and give everything a sort of fish eye lens effect. I hate wearing my glasses, after such a long time of having glasses i can't think how i coped.
The best thing is the lenses are so comfortable. You put them in and thats it your done, you can't tell their in. I have on numerous occasions gone out with friends and crashed round on the floor without a spare pair of lenses for the morning. However, i have absolutely no problems sleeping in them and using them the next day too. I've heard stories of them coming out easily al the time and them slipping behind your eye.... well its bullcrap from my experience with them so far. I've only ever had one go "behind" my eye (they don't go behind, just round the side) and that was because i put it in like a retard then looked in the wrong direction so it was pushed away. I've also been surfing in them goggleless with no problems and have been swimming with them loads of times too.
I'd say go with the contact lenses, if your used to being without glasses and are fairly in touch with your balance and spatial awareness then you might find them annoying. lenses are simple, comfortable and come in a 30 day continuous wear form now too so you just put them in at the beginning of the month and take them out at the end.
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In my experience:
Glasses - Pros
Usually cheaper over the course of a year.
Easy to put on.
Glasses - Cons
Get rained on/steam up in winter
Require frequent cleaning
Distorts vision, no clear peripheral vision
Can sometimes fall off
Contact lenses -Pros
Far better vision all round
Contact lenses -Cons
Can be difficult to put in/remove for some people
When you look at a pc monitor your blink rate goes down and they can dry out and become uncomfortable
Usually more expensive. I pay £15 all in per month for monthly disposables
Glasses - Pros
Usually cheaper over the course of a year.
Easy to put on.
Glasses - Cons
Get rained on/steam up in winter
Require frequent cleaning
Distorts vision, no clear peripheral vision
Can sometimes fall off
Contact lenses -Pros
Far better vision all round
Contact lenses -Cons
Can be difficult to put in/remove for some people
When you look at a pc monitor your blink rate goes down and they can dry out and become uncomfortable
Usually more expensive. I pay £15 all in per month for monthly disposables