I had laser eye surgery. It was done at a leading eye specialist in Fort Lauderdale. Cost $5k for both eyes. I had quite a strong astigmatism. Personally I feel like it's the best five grand I've ever spent.
I had this done (just because I dint want to wear eyeglasses), best money I ever spent also. I do remember that I was young and reckless because Doc told me to rest the eyes after surgery , and it just so happened later that day Venus Williams was playing in her first ever grand slam final at the US Open (against Hingis I believe it was). Well I went home and watched the match on TV through those dark glasses....luckily no issues 20 years after.
Truly money well spent, and I don't even remember what I paid.
R.I.P