Age I got lasik done: 31
Surgery was to correct myopia (nearsightedness) and astigmatism. My last glasses rx was : right -7.00 -1.75 left -4.00 -1.50
Complications/side effects I experienced: halo's which diminished in intensity over time
Current age: 35
My vision has stayed the same
I spent 10 years working in optics. I had easy access to all the high end lens materials and the newest contact lenses. I had a heavy correction, but my glasses looked good. I have no regrets at all about the surgery.
Do the research, informed consent only goes so far. Bad things can and do happen (however rarely.) My halo's were pretty severe for the first few months and I definitely notice more floaters in my vision.
Check this website out:
Lasik complication help, bad lasik results I had all my patients check this site out. If they were still interested after hearing about all the bad shit that could happen, then I set them up with a consult.
I wish this flowed a bit smoother, but I had a hell of a day at work and my mind is tired.