So is this the end of my varsity officiating days?

[mbyron]

Originally Posted by RobbyinTN

BTW, LASIK isn't an option for me (long story).

The technologies change rapidly for corrective surgery. If you haven't been evaluated in the last couple years, you might try again to see whether it is now an option for you. I had mine done 3 years ago after 30 years of glasses & contacts, and have been delighted with the results.

[IowaMike]

I can't believe it would be an issue; if it is I think that is pretty pathetic. I have always worn glasses because I dislike contacts and I work varsity games, as do many other guys who wear glasses. I do wear contacts when I do baseball but that's only because I hate wearing a mask over top of my glasses. I know many baseball umpires who wear glasses too. If you can work a good game why should it matter? I do understand that expectations and "unwritten rules" differ depending on where you live.

[Texas Aggie]

Don Rutledge, former NCAA official with many final fours and regionals, wore glasses late in his career. Not always, but I did see him in a few tournament games with them on.

For me, I would have to quit hoops. Unless someone came up with a wiper mechanism for glasses as I sweat profusely. Even with a headband and bandana, when I mow the yard, my glasses get wet within a few minutes.

[RobbyinTN]

I don't sweat that much on the court so that isn't an issue.

Thought I would find out tonight how things would go but the game got postponed until Thursday due to a leak developing in the roof - it is pouring rain here.

Guess will find out Thursday night