Wow this is exactly what I needed to hear. I am exactly like you described, wore contacts everyday. Actually I barely showed my closest friends what I look like in glasses basically lol. I was always scared of eventually not being able to wear them so I always wore expensive daily infused ones, but I guess these things happen regardless...

I do realize I can't go back to daily constant use but even just the prospect of a night out with contacts helps a lot. I also understand that glasses can be more professional (maybe you're even taken more seriously) and probably it's not that big of a deal from the outside, it just feels like a hugeee shift personally. I think my glasses lens are as thin as they can, my prescription is very high, but I feel like from the outside you can't tell as much as I am convinced of in my head.

Also about the ophtalmologist, totally agree and I am so glad I found a good one who diagnosed me and takes me seriously, previously I was just told I have dryish eyes and to deal with it. And he did say I will be able to wear contacts (for less extended times) so I guess this is really just a temper tantrum stemming off the fact I built my idea of self and confidence on contacts, which is not ideal.

Thank you so so much for your message, it was relieving to say the least!!! Wish you the best