Mr C
I'm with you - high quality eye care, and the availability of contact lenses, should not be restricted to aircrew. All sorts of people are expected to be able to fire rounds down the biggest range in the world, often with little notice! Whilst this covers units such as Tiswas, RAFP, RAF Regt etc (who may already be entitled) everyone still carries a personal weapon (perhaps not the padre!). Last thing you need when ambushed is to knock your glasses off. And if you're wearing contacts you too can look good in the latest BX Oakleys!
BTW - I'm aircrew who wears MOD 'issued' glasses for flying (and has to rely on a dark visor for sun protection!). Can't hit a barn door on the range with a pistol as I always forget to take the bins with me. Really ought to move onto contacts but that whole finger close to the eyeball thing ....
