[Andy]

Lots of good discussion and advice here...lots of personal experience which, as usual, varies widely.

When I started officiating, I was told by my trainers that if you walked on the court or field with glasses on, it was already one strike against you. No matter how fit you are, how good your uniform looks, how well you carry yourself, you are still announcing to the world that you can't see without the glasses. Obviously, eyesight is a big part of officiating!

Having glasses on gives that coach and/or player (I don't give a rat's butt about fan comments) an opening to make some comment when a call doesn't go their way. This could lead to issues that may have been avoided completely if you didn't have the glasses on.

Personally, I can't stand to wear glasses and wear contacts full time. I would love to have the surgery, but I currently have two kids with braces right now.