This is part of why I got Lasik last April. I was a -12 in both eyes, truly blind without glasses or contacts. I had contact troubles while riding and swimming--one time a little wave in Lake Michigan knocked my goggles off and I lost a contact--riding my bike home with one eye shut really sealed the deal on that Lasik appointment. Aside from some dryness, which is less and less with time, I am very happy with the Lasik. Never thought I'd do it, but, then again, never thought I'd become an athlete either! Good luck. I'm sure you'll find strategies that work. L.