Why choose GLASSES over contacts or laser in 2023? 

I should have clarified that compared to basic glasses, especially with high prescriptions, contacts are often better. However, modern, advanced prescription lenses are almost always better than contacts. What do you prefer? Let me know! 👇

Wearing glasses & contacts have beneficial. But glasses are alot more safer, more healthier to the eyes and more stylish.👍👓🕶🤓😎

Every single person I know that got surgery had to wear glasses within 5 years after.

I was a big fan of contact lenses until presbyopia transitioned me from single-vision to multi-focal, which blur my vision. For six months, I’ve worn progressive eyeglasses and my vision is very sharp now!

I gave up on contacts in the last year. I much prefer wearing glasses now because my vision is so much better and with so many amazing tint combinations available, it’s definitely the way to go 👍 Eyewear is definitely here to stay for sure 😊

glasses can become part of you, part of you style in a really big way. A nice pair can make you look different from others and that's great.

I’ve never been tempted to try using contacts. One of the reasons why not is that there are times of the year when I use eyedrops (sodium cromoglicate) against pollen allergy, which I think are incompatible with wearing contacts.

I love both, but when I was a musician pre-concussions glasses make reading music much easier. Glasses are very crisp and you don't need to blink as much while stage lights can dry your contacts pretty fast.

Acoustics seem a bit off in this video! I hear more echo than usual! Contact lenses and surgery are way too invasive unlike good old spectacles!

I started wearing contacts in 1989 at age 16, never had glasses before that and I never owned a pair of glasses until I was 28 or 29. I adapted to contacts immediately with very little troubles but eventually I did have trouble and bought my first glasses. It took a very long time to get used to wearing glasses since I never had them before contacts! Until I was in my mid 40s, I only wore glasses around the house mostly. Now that I am in my early fifties, I wear progressive bifocals most of the time and prefer them over contacts! I see way better with them instead of contacts as they work so much better for me! I like contacts if I am outside a lot but glasses the rest of the time and if I do have my contacts in, I need to remember my OTR reading glasses if I go somewhere.I used to hate the idea of having to wear glasses but love it now as I regret not starting out with glasses in 1989 instead of contacts! I adapted to progressives very quickly as I like them better than regular bifocals with a line. Glasses are cool and I love mine and question myself for getting contacts anymore!

I agree with all your points, but I would argue that they only apply to those with weak or medium prescriptions. I have a prescription of -8 in both eyes, and wearing glasses is a huge inconvenience because theyr'e thick and heavy, there's very few frames that I can choose from for my prescription, and worst of all I can barely see without my glasses. That's the number one reason I prefer contacts for my prescription, and also why I'm considering eye surgery.

Why mess around with contacts and surgery when you can get an awesome eyewear wardrobe that enhance your personality and make your vision perfect? It just doesn’t make sense nowadays.

No lask surgery better beacouse glasses are just being stupid useless for the eye😡

In your opinion, what is the best tint that you’ve come across that is great for the following conditions: - Consistently exposed to harsh sunlight or artificial indoor lighting - Not intrusive to vision during nighttime - Suitable for those who experience discomfort when adjusting to light - Blue light protection - Can take a prescription - (if possible) Not photochromic or a transition The frame I’m looking to get them in, specifically, is the RSF Classic in Black with gold accents.

Those new PhotoFusion lenses look amazing

I was really thinking of going for laser surgery until I read it's actually correcting the vision by inserting a small lens inside in the eye, which is in conclusion an external outside body that is sitting in your eye. No ty. I will continue to wear glasses that I can actually remove from my natural eye at any time I want to.

I wear glasses at home but wont go out/drive without my contacts. I can't see my peripheral vision when wearing glasses, so it feels like I have blinders on when driving. My skin is super oily and the glasses are sliding down constantly even after wiping oil off my nose

I’ll be 60 March 2023, been wearing glasses since one years old, of course I have contact lenses which I see better with. Easier handier just to throw on a pair of glasses with my last 2 glasses purchases within 4 months. My amazing eyeglasses collection!. You’re freaking me out with the resolution with your editing and lighting on your video, lol

Well well well. You are the leader and a guru in the best of ways. I spent $3000 per eye to get rid of cataracts to get the lenses which has multi focus ability. I am happy, but glasses are now the best of accessories and are seen(ha) in a different light. I would get glasses now and be the best of cool and be seen. Keep up the enlightenment.

Is there 1.74 index transition lenses? I have -8 prescription.

How can anyone be so cute😍

Super video. How are they different to Essilor Style Mirrors when worn indoors?

Skill issue I just did Based Vision and my eyes are fine Actually wait it’s not a skill issue you just have eye problems like WTF GET RID OF THEN ALREADY I DROPPED FROM -2.6 TO -0.25!!! Also, don’t fully correct the stuff. Just undercorrect a little and clear up the blur naturally and then eventually you can reduce more and more over time and then see normally Also, NEVER WEAR MINUS LENSES FOR CLOSEUP If you have mid myopia and can’t see your phone clear enough at arm’s length, just wear differentials that only correct up to screen distance except not really though and try to see clearer farther in them and eventually reduce Sat/04/11/2023 at 19:09 EDT2

I had laser surgery 20 years ago. The biggest issue IMO is that now I need cataract surgery and having LASIK makes it way more difficult for them to figure out what lens to put in my eye. Also, I wonder if LASIK increases risk for cataracts.

Great perspective 😎

My spectacle has glaring effect when exposed to car lights , which type of lense should I use

well, I would most definitely have taken laser surgery if I could, but I have Keratoconus and therefore I can not. I don't mind glasses too much, it's just that some frames are painful with a headset, I can't even use glasses in my paintball mask, and most VR headsets are very uncomfortable with glasses on. Plus glasses don't really "fix" my vision because of the Keratoconus so I kinda need to use some special contact lenses for that, but I usually end up only using glasses regardless, just because it's more convenient I guess.

I'm 54 & I still have perfect eyesight😍& no glasses😳👁👁! But, I've always LOVED women in glasses! They're cuter!🧡💜

Wearing contacts at night time when driving is a horrible experience. The "bloom" effect from lights makes it so bad. So team glasses for me!

you always make me feel like putting my glasses on

I did Lasik 20 years ago (am now 48), was -5 in both eyes, and I have been satisfied for the freedom it has given to me for the 20 best years of my life. Yes, now I still started using glasses again for minor + prescription and astigmatism in one eye, and I have nothing against glasses, but I am not as blind and dependent of them as earlier.

I am very minimalist - i like athletic pants - athletic shoes - no watches or necklace or rings - my keychain has one key on it etc. I would very much prefer to not have glasses - but I cannot touch my eye and don't like the idea of touching it. Laser surgery, from what I researched typically only works for 5yrs or so and can potentially cause permanent eye damage or blindness, that is just way too big of a gamble for me to take. I have no issue with how glasses look on me - but every job I have had gets them dirty, not to mention how annoying glasses are in the rain. It is nice to have a permanent shield over your eyes though, there are plenty of times where things were blocked from hitting my eyes to which i am grateful.

Can you make an episode to help asians choose eyewear? Every time i walk into a optometry I feel like most frames are not designed for me.

Thank you!!! I had to just pluck out and ditch away my contacts one day, and now I feel very confident in my glasses. Those were the same issues I was facing and the fact that I stay in a place of extreme temperatures, they felt so uncomfortable. all people I've interacted with that have done lasik have negative post effects. I'd love to have a pair of leather eyewear, just wondering how hygienic they'd be. I had leather sunnies but gave them away no so long. I'm fastidious.

Whaaaaaaaat?!? A guy who sells glasses believes glasses are better than contacts?!? Fake news.

Heck, they even make glasses for strenuous physical activities that would break ordinary glasses! Before the advent of these durable frames and lenses, it made sense to use contact lenses when playing rough sports such as American football, rugby, etc.

If we look sideways through glasses (sph -6.5, cyl -1), which zeiss lens will give clearest view

what do you recommend for working out? it would be great if i can find a pair of glasses to work out with, I do a lot of heavy lifting and callisthenic body strength training.

What do you think of Saint Laurent quality? I'm thinking of buying myself Saint Laurrent frames in the future

Whenever you say you are using Smartlife lenses, are you just using the single vision lenses or the digital lenses?

you know we can do all 3 at the same time. have a surgery after that you wear contact lenses for eye decoration then wear a glasses to see things differently.

When are you reviewing Dita, Jacques Marie Mage and Kuboraum eyewears?

What is your charge please

I really hope you get my question and help me decide as u r the only expert to trust online.. What are the materials used to make ziess lenses smartlife blueguard dvp regular and individual ? It comes with 2 indexes 1.6 and 1.67 but they don't mention the materials used or the abbe number so i hope u can help me with that

I have an eye glass wearer for over 20 years now but it’s quite expensive to style prescription sunglasses which is making me consider contact lenses .. good quality sunglasses are already over £350-400 add prescription to them and they very easily hit £750-800 if I want to style a couple of pairs then that is quite an expensive affair. Having Contacts means one can just buy good quality sunglasses instead

Thank you for the informative & detailed video Robert. I really admire your passion. I like Cartier’s eyewear but not a fan of their watches 😅

How much?

I’m curious how you feel about Lesca eyewear. I love their acetate frames and some do their lens tints, but I haven’t got to try any of their products in person, so I’m not sure how the quality truly is.

Perhaps the most compelling reason for choosing glasses over the other forms of vision correction is that glasses are accessories! Not to mention, there's plenty of cases in which contacts or laser surgery may not be viable or the most practical options. For example, if you have photophobia, glasses are your best bet, as they can be tinted, contacts can't (at least not that i know of)

I have the Photofusion X blue with ruby flash coating and have to say they do look stunning. My mate has the same but the previous Photofusion in his glasses yet somehow his seems to get somewhat darker than mine (tested when put both glasses side by side and against a white paper). What could be the reason for this?

Your glasses really fit your look, bro

What diopters are you at?

Ppl that wear glasses; to say their hiding... are the weirdest ppl in the world

I cant wear contacts for 2 reasons, they are more expensive in a long run, spend between $600 to $1000 per year. and another thing I CANT TOUCH MY EYEBALLS i am afraid to operate on myself :((((

What lens materials can be used for tinted lenses? It seems I read that some materials are difficult to tint. Sadly, I still prefer glass lenses. But I have Amethyst Transitions with a red flash that are awesome. My optician questioned the order, but the result is really nice.

How can I get cheaper lenses? My verifocal 1.67 lenses are £800 ☹️ This is stopping me from getting more pairs of glasses

Glasses are useless in the rain; when entering a building in the winter; they can't improve peripherial vision meaning you have HUGE blind spots from each side and no DriveSafe technology can help with that. Being a photographer I can't wear glasses while shooting, can't use tints because I need to actually see what I'm doing colorwise and I can easily think of at least 10 more activities where glasses won't work, without even touching on sports. I agree though that LASIK is questionable but contacts -even though they can be a hassle - there has been nothing better invented yet. They are irreplaceable in way too many situations to be dismissed like that. It's to be expectated from a spectacles vendor, but let's try to be more fair here... And if hygiene is seriously one of the deal breakers, then I suggest one should reconsider their habbits, because contacts or no contacts, clean hands are a civilizational attribute and an absolute no question must.