Everyone's eyes are different and have different problems. Therefore, vision correction is different for everyone. A need for vision correction can be complicated by the type of occupational and recreational activities that are pursued. Fortunately, there are several options on the market to help people see better for whatever they like to do. Here are some examples of specialty glasses to fit certain activities:

Computer glasses: According to the Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Association, the ideal distance to sit from a computer screen is 20-40 inches. Many people sit closer than that. Even when properly positioned, some people still have problems viewing a computer screen. This often results in blurred vision or eye strain. Computer glasses are designed to correct glare and focusing issues while a person is using a computer. Computer glasses don't always work for everyone, however.

Driving glasses: You may have heard of specially tinted driving glasses just for night driving. These are generally yellow-tinted glasses that purport to reduce the glare of oncoming headlights. They are marketed to people who don't need vision correction as well as those who do. Unfortunately, these types of glasses have often been shown to be ineffective because they actually darken your vision. If you are having problems with glare and other issues at night, try getting glasses with anti-reflective coating if you are doing a lot of night driving. It is also best to wear the most up-to-date prescription.

Sports glasses: Though many people choose to wear contact lenses while playing sports, not everyone can do so. In some cases, certain eyeglass features can enhance performance. When playing sports, regular eyeglasses have the problem of breakability. Sports glasses are usually made to resist impacts much greater than typical eyeglass frames and lenses. Another issue with eyeglasses is that they restrict peripheral vision. This, too, can be corrected by designing the frames and lenses to better cover the sides of the eyes. Other enhancements can include anti-glare, polarization, and tinting to improve clarity and enhance vision.

Talk to your eye doctor to see if you need specialty eyewear. In most cases, these types of glasses can cost much more than the typical pair. Also, they are usually not recommended for wearing outside of what they were designed for. If you are having problems directly related to those three issues mentioned above, it may be time to consider specially made eyeglasses. Talk to an optometrist such as Elk Grove Optometry to learn more about specialty eyewear.