Ah the joys of getting old and ageing. That's why I'm asking this question here and not in the surfing forum.

I have been wearing glasses now for the last 5 or 6 years and becoming more dependant on them for daily use. It is now a requirement as part of my drivers license I wear them. I have not tried contacts.
It would be nice to see who's who and who's glaring or smiling at me! It would be nice to spot the daughter by more than just the colour of her wettie or rashie when shes over 20 meters away.
So what I want to know is, can contacts be worn in the surf? Do you need to be careful they don't wash out while you're being flogged and dragged?