[M. Thatcher]

My husband just had his done (one eye); insurance covered the blade procedure, but we opted for laser – which heals faster and also corrects astigmatism – for an out-of-pocket upcharge of $1200.

Well worth it. My husband has worn glasses since he was 8, and now he's glasses-free.

Very easy procedure, virtually pain-free.

He had to do a regimen of eyedrops before and after, but it was all very routine.

[Engedi]

Do they knock you out or are you wide awake? I am terrified of seeing something coming at my eye. I have two small cataracts and eye doctor said I am years away for now from surgery.