Is this known as Laser in-situ keratomileusis (LASIK) surgery?
I have not had this type of surgery but I have had eye surgery known as Phacoemulsification ("phaco").
This is a lens replacement surgery done in conjunction with the removal of cataracts. A small incision is placed in the cornea and a laser is used to breakup the lens. This lens tissue is then sucked out and an artificial lens is implanted. So now I have "implants"...
I can see perfect and no more glasses/contacts
In LASIK the cornea is cut and laid back and the laser is used to remove tissue behind the cornea. Then the cornea is laid back over the eye.
Either way....it is not as bad as it sounds. Outpatient surgery.
If you wear contacts I am sure they have told you not to wear them for a certain time period before you are examined.
Of course they will scare the hell out of you by going over all the risks.
Good luck....and I hope you qualify. Contacts are a PITA!!