so what are the alternatives that don't mess w/ our hobbies? PRK?I work in an eye clinic. Some things to know about LASIK, if you're in your 50s, it won't last long. You'll need correction for up close and intermediate range. When your cataracts start to come in, the benefits of LASIK will slowly diminish. It can cause dryness and glare/halos. If you shoot pistol ironsights, you will need glasses. Most people love it because it gets them out of glasses or contacts.