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Can lasik surgery help people who are farsighted?
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Depends: Yes, but it depends upon the degree of farsightedness. Only your eye professional can evaluate this.
Answered 7/21/2012
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Yes: Yes. Lasik is approved and is very effective for far-sightedness (hyperopia).
Answered 3/10/2019
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