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Will lazer surgery/intraocular lens fix strabismus/cross eyed?

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Dr. Jay Bradley
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Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery 20 years experience
Not usually: Laser eye or implant surgery will correct your prescription but strabismus will likely persist. Muscle surgery may be needed. On the other hand, if glasses or contacts correct your eye misalignment, laser or implant surgery may fix both problems.
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