If you've ever been labeled a lola because you wore glasses, you'd probably want to get the next best option: contact lenses.

Unfortunately for astigmatic me, the optometrist I consulted years ago advised against wearing contacts because my heavy work schedule would not be suitable to such a lifestyle.

He explained that traditional contact lenses may not be ideal for the workaholic set who toil long hours because contacts can only be worn eight to ten hours max. After this prolonged period, you'll have to take them off and clean them using different solutions. If you accidentally sleep in them, you might experience major redness, if not serious trouble, with your eyes.