Lasiorhinus, couldn't agree more.
Had both eyes done (LASIK) in 1999. I found the best I could. At the time he wrote the defence policy for aircrew eye surgery. Also looked after the Wallabies and others who require better than average vision.
Found it took some weeks to settle down, but was able to return to work, and drive, within four days. Night driving was a little dodgy for about two weeks, and perfect within about two - three months. Far better even than corrected vision prior to surgery.
As far as I know, the only restriction is commencing defence aircrew training, not continuing. (This may have changed)
In short, find the best surgeon with the technique you choose, and go for it.
