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Is it good or bad to sleep flat without a pillow?

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Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Not a problem.: If you like sleeping without a pillow, then it is not a problem.

Answered 11/3/2012

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Is it good or bad to sleep flat without a pillow?

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