A: I’ve been wearing night lenses for about 3 years now. I decided to give them a shot after wearing glasses for around 30 years. Glasses were becoming a bit of a hassle, especially when I was working as a photographer. They would often fog up during events, and when I played golf or went swimming, they became an annoyance as water would get on them. I tried day contact lenses, but I had issues with dry eyes and had to use eye drops, which was also inconvenient. My overall experience with daytime lenses wasn’t great; my eyes often felt gritty and quickly got dry. So, I reverted to my glasses. When I discussed my concerns with my optician, she mentioned night lenses as a potential solution for my work and lifestyle. I was initially skeptical about how they worked but decided to give them a try. In the beginning, I had some doubts as my eyes adjusted. Being in the photography industry, I worried about whether I’d be able to see clearly through the viewfinder and if it would affect my editing work. However, I persevered, and after 6-8 weeks, I realized there was no turning back; night lenses had been fantastic for me. So, I’ve stuck with them ever since, and I’ve been really happy.

Q: How have night lenses impacted your life as a photographer?

A: Night lenses have provided me with the freedom of not having to reach for a lens cloth to clean my glasses constantly. They’ve allowed me to move more freely in various environments without the need for spectacles. Even though I wore lightweight glasses, I didn’t enjoy the feeling of having something on my face. The freedom of not having anything on your face is amazing, especially as a photographer. It means I don’t have to bring the camera to my face only to bump into plastic rims. It’s a significant improvement. Additionally, when transitioning from cold outdoor environments to warm indoor spaces, like churches in winter, my camera lens would steam up, along with my glasses, creating a double steam situation!

Q: How have night lenses influenced your personal life?

A: Night lenses have brought me a lot of happiness by freeing me from glasses. They’ve also allowed me to read relatively close scripts and books comfortably due to the adjustments my optician made for my left and right eye. I haven’t really experienced any downsides to using night lenses; it’s just part of my nightly routine. Similar to day lenses, once they’re in, you forget about them—especially since you’re asleep!

Q: Would you ever consider going back to glasses or daytime lenses after using night lenses?

A: Unless there’s a significant change in my eyes or if my optician advises it, I don’t think I would go back to glasses or daytime lenses. I usually insert night lenses every night, but on occasion, I might skip a night and insert them every other night.

Q: Why would you recommend night lenses to others?

A: I would recommend night lenses to others for the freedom they offer, especially in outdoor environments and for active individuals. Returning to that childhood vision where I could see well without constantly dealing with questions like, “Where did I put my glasses?” or “Where are they?” or “I can’t find them!”—only to discover that I’ve sat on them or they’ve slipped down the sofa! Plus, no more vision impaired by fogged-up lenses. There are so many reasons to recommend them!

You can check out Paul’s work at https://www.paulwalkerimages.co.uk.