About 7 or 8 years ago now, my wife and I did a ton of research into this. She had gotten the go-ahead from her eye doctor to get this treatment (apparently, they want your vision to stabilize before giving the all-clear). We knew about many of the LASIK drawbacks, and she had heard first-hand accounts of the flap coming loose and halos.
We decided that PRK was the best option, as it presented the fewest potential side effects. It also helped that she was able to take the time off work for the recovery. Many years on, we still maintain that it was the best money we've spent. Her life without glasses and contacts is so much better, and she doesn't have any long-term side effects to worry about.
I really do recommend PRK strongly to anybody who is considering LASIK.
We decided that PRK was the best option, as it presented the fewest potential side effects. It also helped that she was able to take the time off work for the recovery. Many years on, we still maintain that it was the best money we've spent. Her life without glasses and contacts is so much better, and she doesn't have any long-term side effects to worry about.
I really do recommend PRK strongly to anybody who is considering LASIK.