Hey CB I've been keeping a close eye on this thread, about to start the whole app process.
I have a question on that LASIK/PRK thing you mentioned. I rang up the medical section of the RAAF to check up on the parameters. The woman there said there's no such thing for pilots. It's now allowed for quite a few positions, but not pilot, apparently.
Would you be able to verify? Is this true or is the woman simply a little behind on the news? About the butchering eyes thing, I don't like the risks either, but sooner or later many of us won't be able to avoid it. It's a tempting option for non-aviators and aviators alike.