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Is it safe for children to have eye surgery to correct farsightedness?
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Not advisable: As the child grows, farsightedness will diminish naturally. Lasik surgery for a child will not be stable and the end result is unpredictable. Best to wear eyeglasses and in some cases contact lenses.
Answered 11/24/2012
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