Had LASIK
Hi Oz
I had LASIK surgery done on my eyes 7 years ago just as I started flying. My eyes were too bad to fly even with glasses (-7.5 & -8.5). The op went fine, but I had to wait three months before I could get a medical. I now have an ICAO (South African) ATP and have never had any problems with my eyes or medical since the op. I still have to wear corrective lenses when I fly (now only -0.75 & -1.0), but I don't mind because at least I can fly. I would recommend though that if you don't really need to do the op in order to get a medical (I think the cut-off is -5.0), then why take the risk? Just fly with glasses. Good luck anyway, whatever you decide.