[Mountaineer]

I'm with blindzebra - I wore glasses and contacts for years. The contacts got to the point that I could only wear them during the game and I'd take them out right afterwards to reduce the irritation they caused. I finally decided to go with the laser surgery - the BEST money I have ever spent on anything legal! My experience was even better than blindzebra's. I went from 20/800 - I couldn't even read the big E on the screen - to the point that I could actually read a clock on the wall 15 feet away IMMEDIATELY after the surgery. It was a little foggy still and by 8:00 that night my vision was crystal clear. My vision is now 20/20 in one eye and 20/15 in the other after almost 2 years. My cost was $1400 - but I'd do it all over again tomorrow wtihout hesitation. As for the nerves, I didn't get the valium but really didn't need it - my doc was so gentle and I was completely ready for everything that went on during the surgery thanks to a few buddies that had already gone through the proceedure.

Bottom line - have the surgery - I'll never need to spend $200 or more a year on contacts or glasses that I'd happen to break during a game. Again, the BEST investment I have ever made!