Chelsee, thank you SO much for responding. I had given up!

My optometrist and I finally gave up. Nothing seemed to work or give me clear vision. She decided that maybe the cataracts I was developing might be causing the problems, though they didn't seem bad enough (her opinion). She referred me to an ophthalmologist who I haven't seen yet. I'm just walking around half blind and miserable. Frankly, I'm afraid of having the surgery. I see the surgery as placing contact lens "permanently" in my eyes. If I couldn't see with removable ones, what if the permanent ones don't work???

To answer your question about the Lasik connection, I have been assured by many optometrists and opthamologists that it makes no difference and has no affect on wearing contacts when enough time passes and I need new correction.

Thanks again for responding. When I finally get fed up enough with not being able to see and get past the fear, I'll see the ophthalmologist and post an update!

Linda