glasses and contact lenses

[dan_e]

Glasses suck, period! I was a happy man the day I discovered Acuvue contacts, the thinnest, most comfortable contacts made!

(I should be a rep. for J & J!)

I've worn my contacts extended (one week, 24 hrs. a day) for over four years with no problems and my eyes are examined on a regular basis.

I brought contacts with me on a 28 expedition in 1996 and they worked great. I can see how it would be a pain if you did not wear them extended though.

I've ice climbed with guys that have gotten screwed because their glasses fogged up! This is the main reason why I like contacts so much, not to mention the difference in vision quality.

I am also weary of any eye surgery, laser or other types, mainly because if they screw up there is not much that can be done and they are still not sure of long term side effects. I've heard stories of people developing problems a year or two after the surgery! It's not worth it to me, especially since contacts work so well.

My $.02+

[Rodchester]

I do agree that on water ice contacts rock, but in mountaineering you havce to wear glacier glasses anyway...why not prescription?