Improper use of contacts can scratch ones eyes and not everyone can comfortably wear contacts. The risk of LASIK may not appeal to some, but saying "what about glasses or contacts?" is a silly question from the perspective of someone who has had LASIK. It's a personal choice.

Also, some of the negative responses to such a survey can be avoided by proper screening of candidates and not just wanting to take the money of every person who walks in the door. For all we know, the people who responded negatively to that survey were never good candidates for lasik in the first place and are just frustrated they spent the money for little change in their vision.

I wore contacts for several years before my eyes became sensitive to them. I'm unsure if it was the cleansing agents or the contacts themselves. It wasn't dirty contacts, even new contacts would irritate my eyes. I stopped wearing them when I couldn't bear to keep them in for more than 4 hours.

This is only my own experience, but I'm quite certain that contacts are not a solution for everyone.

I had lasik when I was 30 (I think) I've been incredibly pleased with it.