thanks for all the input. i've been struggling today because i did my exam in the morning. using the computer after getting my eyes dilated (so they can see if i'm healthy and viable for the surgery) proved to be a daunting task.
now, the doctor that i went to is Dr. Moosa of Los Angeles. he has quite a record (98% success rate, the OFFICIAL lasik surgeon for LAPD and LAFD officers who want it). Now price was pretty steep, but i'm paying for the name, imo.
i'm 22, and i agree with you that the younger you get it, the more beneficial it becomes. I figured that i was spending around 250$ a year on glasses/disposablecontacts/contactsolution, so lasik is more economical.
anyways, i have a week to chicken out (my appt is next saturday)... so hopefully i get thru reading those horror stories without changing my mind.