That doesn't sound right. My doctor was former army, did his time doing LASIK for special forces guys.. I think those guys are shooters..
I'd look into that more..
I just had PRK done 4 weeks ago and asked this question. My doctor, Dr. Imperia has done 100,000+ of these and said there was no significant difference or risk between PRK / LASIK.
I went from legally blind (-10.15 / -10.75) to 20/30 in both eyes in 4 weeks. They do say that it takes 3-6 months for the eyes to heal up though.
I'll be getting a light prescription to get back to 20/20 even though I could have it done again for free. My profession requires safety glasses and prefer to have prescription because plastic safety glasses suck.
Total inclusive cost (including follow up) was $4500.00 and most health care plans do not cover a dime.
For me, it was a huge difference. If I was 20/40 or a light prescription to begin with I would not have done it.
I did it with a fairly light prescription and couldn't be happier.
If I hadn't done it I would probably be wearing tri-focals instead of stylin' shooting glasses and I don't have a restriction on my drivers license now.
FM
Edited because I didn't have my reading glasses on!