Lasik Eye Surgery?

I was just wondering whether anyone here has undergone the procedure, as I am considering it. I've been wearing contacts for the last year and a half..but recently my right eye has become really painful and red..I'm tired of my really crap eye sight and the problems that come with contacts and glasses...so I am seriously considering putting lasik on a credit card and getting it taken care of! Thoughts? Advice? I'm a little scared of it!