I also had LASIK in 2000, for about $4000, after years of wearing disposable lenses. Never regretted it! I still have better than 20-20. I had surgery one day... the next day I drove myself to the follow-up appointment with perfect eyesight.

One note: My night sight was never good before the surgery and that didn't improve much, except for the blurriness was gone. I was told before that going in, so I wasn't surprised, but I thought you should know.

I was also told that it would not prevent the natural aging processes of the eye, although at nearly 40, I haven't seen any effects yet. I have also not had any of the potential side effects: light sensitivity, dry eyes, etc.