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Can refractive surgery benefit lazy eye syndrome (amblyopia)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: It will provide no benefit.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 3/28/2019

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