There are a lot of negative sides of being unable to see clearly, but there are many unknown pluses that the normal-sighted do not realize we have. Here is a list of my favorite ones.
1. Automatic Accessories
Do you want to spice up your look? Why not wear your stylish glasses. Not only can you choose to look like a hipster or an engineer, you will actually need to wear them! Your outfits are more finished, and you feel more accomplished.
2. Look smart 24/7
There have been many studies done on this subject, but it's true that people who wear glasses are perceived as more intelligent. Probably because people assume that you developed the need for glasses because you read so much. In some cases that are true, but in many, eye shape is just genetics.
3. Your eyes look larger
Usually, the thicker the lens, the worse your eyesight. Bummer, right? Wrong! The lenses actually make your eyes look larger! So get your glasses on for those anime eyes, friends!
4. You (hopefully) become better at not breaking things
Glasses are very very expensive, and you rarely have an insurance that fully covers the cost of them. You always are very aware of the location of your glasses, and never take them for granted when you do eventually break them once. I was camping, okay?
5. You can touch your own eyeball
If you are an almost-blind person who chooses to also wear contacts, you also have become very adept over the years of touching your eye. Nothing can make your eye quiver after you literally are able to put a plastic blanket over your corneas!
6. People always assume you are putting more effort into your look than you are
You can wear much more minimal makeup when you put on glasses than when you don’t wear them. Your eyes are already well framed and focused, and you bags can be hidden by your bottom frames. Also, any makeup you put on top of wearing glasses will up your chic levels.
7. You never wonder if you are going survive the apocalypse
Realistically, I would love to say that I could survive a good amount of time during most zombie apocalypse scenarios. If I am being honest with myself, though, I know this is not true. One lens breaks, and I am out of the game. Cannot do anything without this specific prescription, so thank you, Darwin.
8. You can easily change your eye color
A lot of people may want different eye color, but the idea of wearing contacts and the complications usually assorted with them are too difficult. For us blind but paired with contacts, we can change our eye color every month, which makes it a lot more fun for us on Halloween.
9. You never really lose your glasses, unlike other kinda blind people
Many of my friends complain about losing their glasses or reading glasses constantly. But I have never, in my life, lost a pair. So you take pride in not leaving them in spaces that you will not be able to find them when you wake up, get out of the shower, or take out your contacts. Because those are literally the only times you will take them off. I promise.
10. You can sleep but look like you are awake
You didn’t sleep because of that final last night? Or that party you are still hungover from? Have no fear, innovation is here! Tape some realistic opened eye pictures to your glasses, and you will be golden! Just make sure there are no participation points in that class except attendance.
11. Your can trick people into thinking you have normal eyes
You don’t want people to know you are blind because it’s a first date or a first meeting? Well, just slip into a pair of contacts and you will be good. Contacts are pretty much invisible, and unless your partner or friend has contacts too, they will never notice! And if they do notice, don’t worry, they are probably wearing a pair too.
12. No one will steal your eyes for the black market
Long-story short, who wants to sell broken eyes? Imagine getting a new pair of eyes, and they are already bad. You would want a refund for sure, and that is never good for business.
I hope you all enjoyed this lighthearted article!
