I had Lasik last year. Worked well for me. I now have 20/15 vision in both eyes and my astigmatism is gone. (Got a lifetime warranty, too) Don't recall my vision numbers before, but I could tell there was a chart on the wall. I didn't need reading glasses before, and still don't.
My favorite things about it are being able to wake up in the morning and see my alarm clock. Being able to wear real, normal sunglasses. And not worrying about being able to see if I go out in the rain.
The actual procedure was wonderfully quick and painless. I'm REALLY squeamish about injuries and such, especially having to do with eyes. So much so that I almost passed out watching the video about what they do. And the video doesn't show anything graphic. I actually had to go and lie down, because I felt myself heading into shock. One doc said I wasn't going to be a candidate, the other said lets try and get him through the initial tests, and we'll worry about the rest later. My eyes were healthy and I was a good candidate, except for the whole passing out thing. So the doc and I agreed to give it a try.
The day of the surgery (next week) the nurse remembered me and said, "Let's just start with a larger dose of Valium." (The Valium is a normal thing to relax the patient - they usually just give patients one pill - they decided to go for two for me.) I've taken Valium before (motorcycle accident) and had an idea of how it affected me, which helped, because I was able to tell them when it had kicked in, and that I was ready for the surgery.
The procedure was surprisingly quick. I think I was in the room for about 10 minutes. The doc will explain it all beforehand, so I won't go into all that. After the procedure, your vision seems 'smoky' but that won't last long. Follow their instructions and go home and take a nap. A few hours later, when you wake up, and you can see. You'll have to wear sunglasses for several days to prevent you from rubbing your eyes. (A good idea is to get a pair of clear safety glasses so you can function inside your house during those days.) You'll be wearing the glasses when you sleep, too. After a few days, you're all set to go.
My doc said no motorcycle riding for a couple of weeks, unless I was wearing a helmet with a face shield. As long as I had a face shield, he said I could ride a week after the surgery. (Check with your own doc for recommendations.)
So, a year+ later, and I LOVE not having glasses or contacts.