Hey Lefthook,

Let me share my experience as well. I have been wearing glasses for the past 15 yrs. My power was horrible. When I took my glsses off I could not see anything it was horrible. I was too dependent on glasses and as like you I loved playing sports but hated wearing contacts and my glasses always fell off. I could be as active as I wanted to be.

I decided to have the procedure done and this year Jan I went ahead with the procedure. I consulted atleast 3-4 reputed Dr. before I made my decision.

They all had informed me since my power was so high it might not be fixed in one shot. I was prepared for it. First day of Lasik my head was banging like crazy, but with some medicine and a sleeping tablet it was all gone next day it was like looking at a 1080p screen everything was so clear. the only thing that you have to be aware is not to rub your eyes. If you take your glasses off and feel that your eyes are itchy don't worry because it cannot focus the way it is supposed to hence you feel that you have to rub your eyes. After the vision is corrected it won't itch at all so if that is one of your fears don't worry about that. I was extra careful while taking shower and washing my face I tried to avoid facewash and soap away from my face for a couple of days. You have to constantly put eye drops in your eyes extensively for the first month. After that if you have a wet tear film you would be fine.

I wanted to see which eye had a better vision and I used to cover one eye after the other to see which was better. don't do that for a first month Lasik treatment is supposed to be effective after 4-8 weeks. the week after surgery I was 20/20 in my left eye and 20/50 in the right. I work in IT field so staring at computer all day takes it toll.

Its been almost 3 months, I still use artificial tears. it will cost you like $14 and it will last you upto 1-2 months depending how frequently you use. My latest checkup revealed that I had 20/20 in left eye and 20/25 in right eye. I agree with Chakra night vision is bit bad than day, but the Dr. said that it would get better with time. I still have some drness in my eyes, but the Dr had already informed me before surgery and had even suggested that I might have to put tears for additional period.

I have been playing all sorts of sports, love the way my vision is and this is by far the best investment I have ever done for my self. Use flex account if you have its tax free. You should be aware that you will have to wear glasses once you hit 40s for near vision, that is just age nothing to do with Lasik.

Well most ppl say its not proven for a long run, Well in the long run everyone is "dead," so the decisions is yours, take additional information and decide what is best for you..

Good Luck

LB