If it were me, I would go with the more standard, tried and true procedure and be wary of the guy who invented the new procedure advising you get the procedure. In other words, just listen to Al, we all do in the end. Best of luck with whatever you end up doing. Heal fast, we need you for Team Mudder.
Good luck. Gail had a great result from her LASIK surgery. She was lucky and only needed to do one eye, which saved a lot of money. She uses one for close up and the other for distance. At least that is how I think it worked out.