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Can you correct one's vision so you don't have to wear glasses / contact lenses? is it always successful?
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Yes: For most people, laser can reduce the refractive error in the eyes such that glasses or contacts are no longer necessary. It is one of the most successful surgeries devised by mankind. See an ophthalmologist for evaluation.
Answered 9/29/2016
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