I've been wearing glasses since I was in first grade due to my astigmatism. I did get contacts when I was a teen. Happily wore them until my son was born then I became allergic & intolerant to them. I would love to get rid of my glasses but I don't think I'm a good candidate for LASIK, plus I'm not sure I want to go through it. I'd worry about constant dry eyes or a complication. I've heard too many horror stories, even of people taking their own lives because of it. But many people have good experiences with it & I've personally known some. Another layer for me is I get seasonal allergies that impact my eyes at times severely.

I don't think age is a factor with LASIK because I believe it's essentially the same type of procedure they do on the elderly to correct glaucoma. Plus, technology has come a long way. The procedure my great-grandma got when I was a young girl was much more invasive & required actual surgery whereas today's are done with a quick laser in an office. Definitely doesn't hurt to inquire about it & go for a consult.