Can definitely recall being able to read unaided (when I learned to read in 1986): 1983-1989

Glasses: 1989-1995

Contacts: 1995-2006

Glasses: 2006-2008

Contacts: 2008-2012

Glasses: 2012-Present

After ditching them in seventh grade for what at the time seemed like for good, I can’t seem to wear glasses for more than two years at a time. We’ll see what happens in July.