jeepnerd

I am 46 year old male, work on the computer all day long, no idea what my prescription is (mostly astigmatism / near sighted) has not changed in years. I have some contacts that I wear maybe 3-4 times a year, usually for an outdoor sport of some kind where my glasses are a pain. So here is the question, you mentioned a new procedure for 40+ and I have been hesitating forever on Lasik (Wave form, etc) mostly due to the dry eye syndrome (10% or so of patients!?)

I have noticed that I am having to push items out further to read them/focus, but I am told that is pretty much part of aging, eyes have a harder time focusing close to you. No big deal but thought I would mention it.

What are the newest and best options, will likely get surgery next year?

Since the iPad mini (and iPad) have the 4G chip/ability, what is stopping them from being a full on phone? (Phablet)

Is there really any major hardware/software problems that are preventing this?

I use a bluetooth earpiece all day anyway, so the size of my "phone" really does not matter to me...

As many characters that get killed per season, honestly it is just a matter of time really. Just don't make any long term financial plans based on the recurring role.