We don’t choose whether or not we need corrective lenses, but we do choose which lenses we get to wear. Eyeglasses might be a requirement for many people, but they’re also a great way to flaunt your personal style and express yourself. If you want to be hip this season, then keep reading for these ins and outs of contact lenses and glasses.

 

Out: Hipster Glasses

Hipster glasses are those oversized black plastic rimmed glasses that have come into mainstream popularity over the past five years. They’ve definitely had their moment, but they’ve become a bit played. If you’ve been rocking a pair of these jumbo glasses, it might be time to try a new style on for size.

 

In: Professional Glasses

Smaller frames, with either thin plastic or wire rims, are about to come back in a huge way. Thanks to the craze of hipster and jumbo glasses winding down, more and more people are looking for glasses with a professional vibe.

 

Out: Circle Lenses

Thanks to special effects makeup artists and innovators on social media, the unfortunate trend of circle lenses made their way into the mainstream. Circle lenses are large, non-prescription contact lenses that are designed to make the irises of the eyes appear wider. Unfortunately, they’re not always regulated and can cause eye infections and ailments. Thankfully, people have realized that they’re not all that safe and have moved on from this unfortunate trend.

 

In: Healthy Contact Lens Habits

With the huge number of contact lens wearers in our society, it’s no wonder that bad contact lens habits seem to have become prevalent. Bad habits include not wearing the correct prescription, not taking the lenses out each night and not properly cleaning and storing them. Thankfully, more and more people are realizing that eye health is important. People are committing themselves to removing their contact lenses every night and storing them in a hygienic manner.

It’s also essential that you’re wearing the right prescription. Contact lens prescriptions can change over time, so it’s important to get regular eye exams from a reputable eye doctor, such as those from places such as All About Eyes.

Contact lens and eyeglass trends are constantly changing. If you want an easy way to stay fashionable and look great, then consider investing in a new pair of glasses for spring or checking to see if your contact lens prescription has changed.