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When i read i seem to go cross-eyed. do you know any eye exercises that can help?

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Possibly: Please see your eye doctor to make sure that you have the coreect eyeglass prescription if any. You may also need to see a eye muscle specialist (strabismus specialist). Speak to your eye doctr and good luck!

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Answered 2/21/2014

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