Pick a surgeon who has done quite a few, at least 500 or more. I had it done about 8 years ago. I was a -11 diopters of near sightness. For several years I had 20/20
without glasses. I am now -1 in one eye and -2 in the other. Best thing (expect for getting married and becoming a dad) I did for myself. I need to wear glasses while driving at night, but my vision is much improved.
So 8 years later and no problems?
I’m a LASIK surgeon and have done over 60,000. I was the first eye doctor to have laser vision correction (way back in 1991). It was the best thing I’ve ever done! I’ve done Lasik (and related procedures) on my wife, son, S-I-L, hundreds of LEOs, athletes, and even plaintiff’s attorneys!! BTW, for those concerned regarding LASIK, the military (after many years of study) has wholeheartedly endorsed the procedure. In fact, the military eye surgeons are now the world’s largest LASIK providers (in volume). Many of your Top Gun Naval aviators have had successful LASIK, as have NASA astronauts. As they say, “If it’s good enough for them...”.
We also have a wonderful program where we do free LASIK for Wounded Warriors and their primary caregivers. I’ve never had more appreciative and more inspiring patients!
LASIK is a wonderful procedure, but it is a surgery and there is no such thing as a risk-free surgery. The risks are quite low and it is relevant to remember that contact lenses are also far from risk-free (in fact, the only risk-free way of correction vision is with glasses!).
If you or any other Freepers have specific questions, feel free to message me directly.