I'm nearsighted, I don't know the rating but it's not really terrible. I can drive and stuff without glasses, especially in familiar areas, though if I was asked to read street signs and such I'd be pretty much outta luck. I generally always wear them to classes because I really regret it if I don't (though sometimes I just forget to put them on). Around the house usually they're off, unless I'm watching something intently or am on the computer and am getting a headache - putting them on usually helps alleviate eyestrain-induced headaches for me, which is pretty nice.

I don't like the idea of contacts and glasses don't bug me so I'll probably just stick with them unless my sight gets really bad. Then I might consider surgery.

For other glasses-wearers: Do any of you ever get blotches on your lenses that won't come off with normal lens cleaner? Do you know any way to get rid of them? It's happened on both pairs of glasses I've owned and it bugs the crap out of me, but so far I've yet to find a remedy.