I think ultimately i will have this done too

However.. for all other specs wearers out there looking for another alternative... have you tried the new MONTHLY contact Lenses?

Ive had em in a few months now and they are absolutely fantastic...
You puit em in on 1st day of month and leave em in.. until the next month, so only 12 times per year you have to fook about with em

Porkie.. may be a solution for you pal?