This is a really interesting piece about the hazards of eye laser surgery. Whilst overall laser eye surgery is very successful there are a number of side effects and risks associated with it and these problems are often underplayed - dry eye, night vision etc. A few statistics here make interesting reading and the experiences of two employees of a leading eye surgery clinic are very revealing. http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/health/2003941235_lasik11.html