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I have a shortsightedness of -0.75, the doctor suggested me spectacles , eould my vision recover?
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Possible: However at your age, it is more likely they will get worse.
Answered 5/8/2013
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Unlikely: Unless you have uncontrolled diabetes, it is unlikely that you will be able to see better without glasses than you can now.
Answered 7/29/2013
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