Although the wearing of glasses for most people has many advantages, it also has its drawbacks. First and foremost, these are used to correct vision, especially for those with poor eyesight and have eye defects. For most people, glasses have already become indispensable, without these, the world will stop revolving for them, they cannot see, they cannot walk and they cannot move and work.
It has also become a part of their image, making them look respectable and authoritative therefore, they cannot just face people without putting them on first. For many women, they are used for fashion, matching it with their favorite clothes and accessories to make them more attractive. However, with all these advantages for using them, they have disadvantages, too, and here are some of them.
1. Glasses only offer partial vision correction; it does not the provide correction of vision at 100% accuracy. Therefore, care should be taken when using glasses because it does not give assurance that you can really see well, sometimes it limits peripheral vision, especially when the lenses and frames are not the wrap-around type. This is a very important issue for drivers who need extra clarity and visibility while driving, therefore the purpose stating the use of the glasses should be emphasized when buying them.
2. Glasses may become the reason for most sports-minded persons who cannot join any sports and other physical activities. This eyewear piece may be uncomfortable to wear while playing as it tends to fall down often. However, there are some persons who can put up with the inconvenience and just takes a little practice and a matter of habit getting used to it.
3. The use of glasses can be dangerous especially in cases of accidents and injury. Glass bits and pieces can go to the eyes which can cause serious injury and damage to the eyesight.
4. Improper selection and prescription of glasses can cause eye disorders such as eye tiredness often leading to headache, as well as the frames when not properly fitted. These are often the causes for progressive eye diseases thereby leading to blindness and the loss of eyesight.
Glasses for vision correction must be chosen properly by consultation with expert opticians and follow their advice to the letter for successful eye correction to avoid further damage to the eyes.