u/Same_Manufacturer797

I’m scheduled for refractive surgery soon and deciding between PRK and LASIK. I’ll ultimately go with my surgeon’s recommendation, but I’m trying to get some real-world opinions first.

My main dilemma is simple: LASIK has the faster/easier recovery, but the flap gives me some hesitation. PRK seems better for long-term peace of mind since there’s no flap, especially if I end up in a field where physical confrontation, combatives, dust/sand, or accidental eye trauma are possibilities.

Current prescription is -5.00 in one eye -5.25 in the other. I'm 28 years old.

For people who’ve had either procedure, especially military/LE/contact sport/field-work types:

Did you choose PRK or LASIK, and would you make the same choice again?

For PRK people, was the recovery worth avoiding the flap concern?

For LASIK people, do you ever actually think about the flap long-term?

Not looking to override medical advice, just trying to hear experiences before I finalize it with the surgeon.

Hey r/JapanTravel — finally booked a trip and wanted some honest feedback. Aware it's rainy season, timing just worked out this way.

**Overview**

* Jun 24 – Jul 3

* Kyoto 4 nights → Tokyo 5 nights

* First time in Japan, 20s

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**Day 1 — Jun 24 · Arrive → Kyoto**

Land at Haneda early morning. Keikyu Line to Shinagawa, shinkansen to Kyoto. Drop bags, wander the Kamo River, lunch at Nishiki Market. Check in at 15:00. Easy dinner along Pontocho. Early night.

**Day 2 — Jun 25 · Kyoto**

Fushimi Inari at 7:30 AM before crowds. Afternoon walk through Higashiyama — Ninen-zaka, Sannen-zaka, Kodai-ji, Philosopher's Path, Nanzen-ji aqueduct. Dinner Pontocho or Kiyamachi.

**Day 3 — Jun 26 · Osaka day trip**

JR Special Rapid to Namba. Kuromon Ichiba Market, Shinsekai, Den Den Town. Dotonbori at night for food and neon. Last train back to Kyoto.

**Day 4 — Jun 27 · Kyoto**

Arashiyama — bamboo grove early, Tenryu-ji garden, Monkey Park, riverside lunch. Alternatively considering a Kurama/Kibune forest hike instead if weather is good.

**Day 5 — Jun 28 · Kyoto → Tokyo**

Morning in Kyoto, shinkansen to Tokyo early afternoon. Check into Kuramae/Asakusa area. Evening walk to Senso-ji, Sumida River promenade.

**Day 6 — Jun 29 · Tokyo**

Harajuku/Omotesando, Yoyogi Park, Meiji Shrine. Afternoon Shibuya Scramble, Shibuya Sky at sunset. Shinjuku at night — Omoide Yokocho, Golden Gai.

**Day 7 — Jun 30 · Tokyo**

Nakameguro canal walk, Shimokitazawa for vintage and records. Akihabara in the afternoon — retro game shops, arcades. WOMB Shibuya in the evening for techno/electronic night.

**Day 8 — Jul 1 · Tokyo**

teamLab Planets evening slot booked. Flex day around it — considering Koenji or more Akihabara. Open to suggestions here.

**Day 9 — Jul 2 · Tokyo**

Day trip to Kamakura/Enoshima if weather allows — JR Yokosuka Line from Tokyo, beach at Yuigahama, Shichirigahama sunset. Rainy backup is a full Tokyo day.

**Day 10 — Jul 3 · Depart**

Morning in Kuramae, afternoon flight from Haneda.

**Questions**

1. What am I obviously missing that a first timer wouldn't think of?

2. Any Kyoto food spots worth knowing about?

3. Thoughts on Kuramae as a base for Tokyo?

4. Best way to do Kamakura without the tourist crush?

5. Anything specific to late June I should know about — festivals, things to avoid, weather tips?

Not looking for a full rewrite, just honest takes. Thanks!