Glasses vs. contacts for IT?

I've searched and found some threads that make a mention to this topic, but can't find a clear answer. I go to the eye doctor this week, and am debating about glasses or staying with contacts. I'm up most days for 16-18 hours, and spend about 8 of those in front of a screen. Since I'm work at home, I can make things easier on my eyes than in a cube, but still notice dryness at the end of the day and irritation. i have a pair of Gunnars that I try to wear as often as possible, but they get in the way of headsets and don't help out as much as they seem to imply over time? Is there a different kid of contact I should be trying, something else? May also be a difference in going back to my old eye doctors (which is at the IU School of Optometry). They always did crazy thorough eye exams. Anyone with experience care to chime in?

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Corndork2

I wore contacts for 10 years (age 14-24) before switching to glasses with anti-glare and anti-scratch. I love glasses when sitting in front of a screen all day, but also prefer contacts and a good set of safety glasses when in the field

varelg

instant000 wrote: »

Funny topic.

I wear glasses, but I'm married already. I have a couple coworkers, these guys didn't get married until after they got rid of the eyeglasses! Too funny!

Lol! Interesting connection... though there are women for whom glasses are a turn-on. Look for a female Big Bang Theory fan and chances are she is turned on the geeky look that wearing glasses give.

varelg

vanquish23 wrote: »

GUNNAR Optiks

GUNNAR Optiks - Advanced Computer Eyewear, Gaming Glasses, Prescription Eyewear

Not just for gamers, they also have them for people who are in IT and in front of the computer 8+ hours a day.

I am looking for a way to avoid getting my eyes tired quickly while watching at the screen and was wondering if these glasses can alleviate my problem. I can't stare at screens long enough to read as much as I would like to just because of that issue, eyes getting tired pretty quickly.

Cpl.Klinger

varelg wrote: »

I am looking for a way to avoid getting my eyes tired quickly while watching at the screen and was wondering if these glasses can alleviate my problem. I can't stare at screens long enough to read as much as I would like to just because of that issue, eyes getting tired pretty quickly.

I have a pair, and I try to use them, but I find that they get annoying after a while. When I'm on my work machine I don't notice such an issue because I have a window next to the monitor that I can look out often (and do) and the screen auto adjusts the brightness for ambient lighting. My gaming rig I notice they help on because of 1) no window and 2) no auto adjustment.