Hey dude
Yeah poxy rule eh? I am in the same boat but am trying eye excercises to bring down my prescription down. If you are between -5.00 and -7.00 you may get a class 1 with deviation. they do it for short sightedness but not long sightedness. Not good for me but may be good for you.....
Cheers
PS do asearch under devaition and you'll get all the info