A decade ago, I was certain I'd get LASIK some day because I didn't like the feel of contacts. But then I found a good optician who helped me find the best contacts for me. Now I barely feel them, they don't dry my eyes, and I don't lose them in my head when swimming. Plus (though I don't), I can sleep in them.
I would never get laser surgery today. The only reward would be not having to take 20 seconds a day to put in and take out my contacts.
The risks? Well, it's just your eyesight.