Choosing the Best Holiday Eyewear

The holiday season is just around the corner. With so many different things to think about, the one thing you don’t need is to feel stressed about your eyewear. If you need to use prescription lenses to see clearly, you may be wondering what will work best during the busiest time of the year. Here are our top tips on choosing the best holiday eyewear to suit your needs.

Simply stylish

With the holiday season being full of opportunities to socialize, the term ‘dress to impress’ is never more appropriate. The good thing about eyewear is that you can choose a style of glasses that will look great with your outfit, however formal or relaxed the occasion is. If you like to have a choice of frames, you could opt to purchase several cheaper varieties so that you have some fashion flexibility. Or if you would prefer not to draw attention to your glasses, you could even buy contact lenses just for short-term use. The option really is yours.

Be wary of the weather

If you are traveling somewhere for the holidays, it’s worth thinking about what the weather will be like when you arrive. If you are heading somewhere particularly dry, dusty, and warm you may find that it’s a little more difficult to wear contact lenses, especially if you aren’t used to the climate. That’s because people who spend time in this type of environment are more likely to experience a condition called dry eye that causes soreness, grittiness, and eye pain that can make wearing contacts harder. For this reason, you may want to also remember to pack your glasses.

And don’t forget that sunglasses aren’t only for sunny days either. UV light can damage the delicate cells of our eyes even on cloudy days, although it’s stronger during those times where cloud cover is thin or non-existent. Wherever you are going, if you are planning on spending any time outdoors, make sure you pack a pair of sunglasses that offer 100% protection from UV light.

If you plan on partying hard

The holiday season is the time for parties and celebration, but if you like to party hard, you may find that by bedtime you are too tired or merry to be able to commit to a safe and hygienic eyecare routine. If you usually wear contact lenses, these will need to be taken out before you go to sleep since they shouldn’t be slept in. This means that you will need to wash your hands to ensure that you don’t transfer any bacteria from them into your eyes. Doing so increases your risk of illness and infection. If you use daily disposables, you’ll be able to simply throw your used lenses away. However, if you have longer-wear lenses, you’ll also need to perform your usual cleaning routine to make sure that they are safe to be worn the next morning. And this may seem like a lot of work when you are tired and just want to turn in for the night. If you’re not going to remember to remove contact lenses before bed, choose to wear your glasses instead.

For more advice on choosing the best holiday eyewear, call Davie Family Eye Care in Davie, Florida at 754-238-5360 today to schedule an appointment.