I've a few colleagues who went for LASIK. Used to have very deep shortsight seeing problem (About 1000+) After LASIK they don't need to wear glasses / contact lenses anymore.

However after a year, the shortsight problem came back (About 100+). They went back to wearing glasses again! They also experienced dry eyes problem.

So I think LASIK is not a good long term solution, it still have it's downside.

But still, my colleagues (young ones, 23-34) who did before actually recommends to do LASIK

However, my parents and some elder peers disagree with LASIK, they felt it always have it's downside and it's bad for the eyes..