TonKat,
I researched it for about 12 months before I decided to go ahead with it and also who to do it with. I had LASIK. I did have the advantage of my work paying for it and also only having a certain list of approved doctors that well exceeded the 90% overall success rate.
Would I recommend it to others? I have and I will to both Friends and acquaintances and there are now 12 guys at my work who have had it and every one has 20/20 vision or better.
Note that the RAAF now accepts certain types of laser surgery for pilots. Check with RAAF recruiting as to which one. For my class 1 medical and obviously having to see an opthamoligist he said my eyes were perfect with no side effects. I hope it stays this way for along time yet!
However it may not be for everyone. Research it yourself and go in with eyes wide open (sorry for the pun) and know the risks involved.
Cheers
Mr B