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What are the downsides of eye corrective surgery? can i go to the gym if i make it? do eyes revert to bad sight in old age?
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Complicated: As any surgery it has risks, which you should discuss in detail with your surgeon. Complications are rare but you need to make intelligent choice.
Answered 12/10/2013
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