I've been wearing glasses since I was 13 or 14. I missed the eyesight requirements for the Forces, but have held a Class 1 (UK) medical since about 1989. I did wear contact lenses, but that was when I was a copper and a) they wouldn't come off in a scuffle and b) if you stood up in court no-one knew you had duff eyesight.
I think this boils down to a confidence thing - if you think you're the right person for the job, the fact you wear glasses or contact lenses is irrelevant if you have a Class 1.
Last edited by The Nr Fairy; 17th July 2003 at 14:21.