I've wanted LASIK for a long time (about 5 yrs now) but am VERY hesitant. Both my mom and aunt had it done and both have a lot of issue with their night vision.
I would love nothing more than to get rid of my contacts and glasses during the day. Glasses at night I could live with. I have an astigmatism in both eyes too.
Anyone else have a similar family history and/or eye sight issues?

Feel free to PM me if you'd rather not post on the forum.

PRK is scheduled in April. I will keep you posted.

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There is a new type of LASIK out there that may not yet be FDA approved. It is multi-focal lasik. This corrects both near and far sighted problems. This is new. Check it out.

I also have been looking into lasik (had an evaluation today) and have never heard of that. What can be done is correct one eye for distance and one for reading just like the monovision contacts: a real no-no for flying.

The AF offers Lasik to its pilots. I know because a friend of mine is the AF MD who does it, and there's about a 6 month waiting list.

Free Flyer, the surgery seems to be safe and effective in most cases, as you know.

If you ever think you're going to work overseas, though, be careful. Some countries, most notably Japan, look askance at such procedures. Now when I was (what I think is) your age, I would never have dreamed that I'd be working in Asia. Nevertheless, it happened. Just a thought ... :)

This thread is old, and I'm only posting to get my five posts required for membership. I had LASIK nearly 14 years ago, and I still see 20/20. Best money spent ever. The procedure is not fun, though it is painless. The risks are real, but manageable.

LASIK is the one of the best things I've done, EVER. 20\15 Vision.

Only minor downside has been the dryness....constant eye drops. Well worth it. Paid about 3,500 bucks.

I got PRK which is more recommended for military, police, and pilots, due to the stronger re-healing of the eye. LASIK is "approved" for military pilots but unofficially they advocate PRK. Same doctor, same laser, same machine. Wavefront Guided PRK. Do some google research.

However for Joe Blow who works in a cubicle 9-5 or a tranquillo job, LASIK is fine. Just remember that the flap never reheals to original strength. This is one reason that 10 years later, most LASIK patients need a "touch up" surgery. This is rare in PRK patients.

Either surgery, pay for Wavefront Guided surgery.

My vision is 20/10 both eyes. Good Luck

I did the PRK and 1 year later I'm holding strong at 20/15. Best $ I have ever spent.