I had SMILE LASIK in 2022, so it has been about 4 years now. My contact lens prescription was -4.0 / -3.5, and right after surgery it was 1.1 / 1.0. It seems to be about the same now?? I do not feel any vision decline.
It is nice that I do not have to pack contact lenses, solution, or glasses every time I travel anymore, and nice that I do not have to fumble around looking for glasses when I wake up. It is just so good that once I open my eyes, the whole world is clear.
I have not had side effects like glare or dry eyes, so I regret not doing it sooner... TT I really recommend it...... My quality of life shot way up.