i had it done 13 years ago, very glad i did. no glasses fogging, If I wake up to a noise outside and I can see without fumbling for specs. no contacts slipping or drying out if i am staring at something one the edge of the marsh deciding if its ducks, geese or tweety birds
i went with the best guy i could find- he literally wrote the book (a text med schools use) and consults with the equipment manufacturers. there were a lot of places advertising cut rate deals, but no way, the guy i went to will not take everyone, you have to be a good candidate. his success rate (no glasses after) was a just couple points under 100%.
i did have need a minor adjustment a couple days later - they build some factor into the process due to swelling or some such thing that happens as they cut. my sight was perfect hours after, but just a little off the next day - he said i healed better than the norm - i said that explained my surviving childhood
now later in life- yes i need reading glasses a lot of the time- would have either way, as I understand it, the eye loses flexibility as you age - so not an issue for me
i always did and always do wear safety glasses, when shooting, hunting, in the shop, even mowing the lawn (took a hit in one lens again while mowing this summer) so that is no issue. My father was poked in an eye with a twig when i was young and it caused him problems for a while- so lesson learned
now, one last thing, when i had my eye exam this year, they noticed a slight change. The doctor said with the number of people having the procedure, the data available has increased and they do see changes, slight ones years later as people age (I'll take that over the alternative) i still see fine and still don't need regular glasses. since both parents had cataracts later in life, i have no doubt i will too, so that will be phase two.
BUT- this isn't picking a gun or boat- mostly - you need to talk to you doctors not us internet guys - gather all the facts and make your own decision - as they like to say - your mileage may vary -