I liked my glasses, they were an accessory (albeit an essential one), like shoes and handbags.I enjoyed wearing different styles, creating a new look with each pair. People identified me with glasses. I didn't think I would want to give them up. However I like exercising too so my glasses could get in the way and contacts could be a faff, splitting, dropping them, finding I didn't have any left etc. I also had my first baby and found with a young son convenience became moer of a priority so I decided to take the plunge. I am delighted I did. My vision is great. I can run in the rain and see, I can walk into the underground without steaming up, I can play with my son without him pulling my glasses of my face. Sometimes people don't recognise me now - which can also be a good thing... Perfect vision no glasses or contact lenses = more shoes, handbags and sunglasses (and without paying extra for prescription). So I am a complete laser convert.