Hi James
Unfortunately it is not possible to give a definitive answer, as to which procedure offers the best long term benefits. Each procedure, in the right patient, can give very good long term benefits.
This is because each procedure has its own pros and cons, advantages and disadvantages, and so for a particular patient the 'best' / most appropriate surgery could be different from someone else.
Among the factors that might be considered are the patient's eyes' characteristics and spectacle power, priorities (eg speed of recovery of vision), activities (eg involvement in high risk contact sports), personal preferences and so on.
A full discussion about the pros and cons of each technique can be exhaustive and confusing sometimes over the internet. You can find answers to a similar question here .
But the best thing to do is to have a check up and a frank discussion with a doctor you trust, at a clinic.
