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Contact Lenses or Glasses for Running?
I sweat a lot and my glasses slip / fall. I have lost one pair during last year’s Sunfeast 10K and one around 4 months back while riding a bicycle. I am considering starting using contact lenses while running and Cycling.Do any of you use contact lenses while running? I read that contact lenses dry up faster when you are running and might cause irritation, has anyone faced this problem? Should I switch to contact lenses or try a sports band or something to hold the glasses while running?
by Namit Nangia
Posted May 15, 2010 at 3:58 AM
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Anil S Kadsur wrotePosted May 17, 2010 at 11:29 AM
Hi Namit....i also wear glasses.....sports band and something to hold the glasses is what i also practice.....!!!! -
Jill Freeman wrotePosted May 17, 2010 at 3:31 PM
I wear contacts while running and experience dry eyes and itchiness occasionally. Contacts today, though, are very gas-permeable and transfer gasses to and from the eyes much better than even 5 or 10 years ago. You might even find that not having glasses sliding down your nose enhances your running/cycling, and that you'll be able to focus on your run/ride more instead of trying to keep your glasses on your face! Good luck with whatever you choose! -
Namit Nangia wrotePosted May 21, 2010 at 3:38 AM
Thanks a lot guys. I tried running with the contacts and it felt way better than the glasses.
Since it was my first day with the contacts, I experienced a lot of irritation in my eyes towards the end of the day, but I am guessing it was more to do with getting used to contact lenses than running.
I would most likely use glasses for the 10 K, this sunday and start using contacts from Monday...
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