Sandman, I had it done in early 2000. Only felt like sand in my eyes for the rest of the day (of the lasik procedure) The eye protectors and drops are no big deal. Went from 20/200 to 20/20. I had mostly astigmitism, some near sightness (couldn't see far away) Almost 5 years later, still 20/20. Only down side is bright light bothers me, and flouresent lights give me a head ache. By a good pair of sunglasses for afterward, don't go cheap, they will just screw up your eyes.