I had it done in 2002. It didn't hurt at all. It wasn't scary. I was afraid that I would blink at the wrong time and mess things up. But, I didn't even have the urge to blink and besides, with the thingy they put on to keep your eye open, you couldn't blink if you wanted. My results? Well, I did not have to wear glasses for an entire year. But, then my distance vision started going. I could still get around just fine, but I didn't feel comfortable driving so now I'm wearing glasses again. But, my prescription is just slight so I don't have to wear thick glasses like I used to. The only side effect I've noticed is that my eyes are dry sometimes. I use drops and they are fine. Everybody, DON'T RUB YOUR EYES! Over time this thins out your eye so you couldn't have surgery if you wanted to and besides, it scratches your lense.