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She wear glasses, can't do laser because she has thin something, don't remember what now. are there any alternatives to get rid of specs than laser?

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Contact lenses are : Great! Cheaper too!

Dr Petruska and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/13/2016

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A member asked:

She wear glasses, can't do laser because she has thin something, don't remember what now. are there any alternatives to get rid of specs than laser?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Dr Petruska and another doctor agreed

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