[26 Year Gap]

I was on the other side of the glasses argument, largely because I did not want to mess with my eyes and contacts. Just before last season, I relented. It made a difference. One can argue all day long about it being 'unfair' that an official will be held back due to wearing glasses. But what is the number one complaint you hear about officials in all sports? That's right, "What are you? Blind?" Why add to it? My contacts stay in for 30 days & I use reading glasses. Many bring reading glasses to 'do the book' at courtside. I now do not have to worry about sweat pouring down my glasses, adjusting my glasses, turning my head in a pronounced fashion to get a better angle, etc. I have been told since the switch that I look 'more confident' out there. And, by the way, I did get promoted to do varsity this season. Coincidence?

You don't have to like the fact that facial hair, glasses, etc. will affect you moving up. And you may not like it, either. But that's the way it is.