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Is it bad to cut my 5month old son's hair? my father in law says its bad for his eye sight.

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It is not bad: Cutting your son's hair will not affect his eyesight whatsoever.

Answered 10/4/2016

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Dr. Amin Ashrafzadeh answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Never heard of that!: The story of samson and dellilah may be a myth with powers of samson in his hair. I have yet to see a repeated modern tale! i guess your father in law just does not want you to cut his hair! good luck!

Answered 1/12/2013

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