I too was told I was a great candidate for LASIK, and the day I went in for the procedure, they discovered they couldn't fit the eyelid retractor things in my eyes (my head is really small), so my only option was PRK. I had it done. I'm glad I did, but it was TOUGH recovery. I understand PRK is very different from LASIK. Would I do it again? Yes. Would I hope for a more clear representation of what I was in for? YES! It sure is nice to have good vision now. I will say I will NOT ever have a touch up done if they have to do PRK. Does this answer your question? ... probably not. Other than saying, it's worth it, we are all individuals and recovery times vary. Sometimes being a great candidate doesn't ensure you will be able to get LASIK, but there are other options available. It's scary, but I think you should go for it!