At this point, we both like our glasses. However, we also love the freedom that wearing contacts offers.
About a month ago I began to research “daily wear” contact lenses. Is this how we want to see the world?
The Pros and Cons of Daily Wear Contacts
Pros
- no need to bring solution with us
- avoiding the “search for solution” to buy as we run out
- Quick and easy
- Avoiding potential eye infections (due to varied water, bacteria, etc)
- No need to bring cases (we can’t loose our contact case)
Cons
- the expense
- the number of contacts to pack (one set for each day)
- they dry up quicker (because they are a thinner lens)
Another one of our main reasons for trying to go with a “daily wear” lens is that we don’t usually wear contacts everyday. However, wearing contacts each day while we travel may in fact be the most comfortable option.
For example: On a plane, train, boat, whatever, I like to read and don’t wear my contacts. The next day, experiencing jet lag will make my eyes tired and I will probably go without contacts. Then I might want them for an activity in which I will be hot, and not want to have sweat and oil collect on my glasses (that’s gross). If I 
Overall, it’s nice to have a choice. Although, I am still not sure if we will go with the “daily wear” lenses or if we will buy 1-2 week lenses for backpacking.
I have a biased view, due to the fact that while trialing a sample pair of lenses yesterday, I was able to see better than I have in a while. My night vision was incredible!
What do you think? Should we go with the ease, comfort and flexibility that “daily wear” lenses offer? Or should we bring 1-2 week contacts like we have always used?
” The islands south of India (yes, in the Indian Ocean). After looking into the islands I realized that they are tiny islands (most that you can only reach by boat, not even enough land for an airplane to land), that house upscale resorts. I plan on returning this book on my next trip to the library.
” This is a book by Chris Stewart (a guy who originally grew up in the states) who moved with his wife, Ana, to El Valero, a mountain farm in Andalucia, Spain. His book is a tale of his adventures that resulted in “both hilarious disasters and blissful serendipity”. He still lives in Spain today with Ana (his wife) and they have a daughter, Chloe. And I think he has a dog too, because his official author photo was taken with a dog. However, Chris could have stolen the dog to look extra awesome in the photo.
” That’s right, the movie based on the musical. John Travolta plays a woman and I heard he can still shake it and look good on the dance floor. I’ll have to put him to the test and find out. What can I say? This is not directly related to becoming a nomad backpacker. The last two DVD’s I checked out contained factual information on two different countries. I think it’s important that I do not become obsesed with other cultures and loose focus on my own culture. Which at times may mean John Travolta as a woman.
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. But as a nomad backpacker, I believe it will be important to wait and buy maps once we will need them. Instead of traveling with a backpack that could be mistaken as an atlas. Once we know our first few destinations, I plan on having a few maps and resources prepared in advance.
