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What is the difference between lasik and cataract surgery. i still want to wear eyeglasses. will i be able to?
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Not the Same: LASIC is a procedure done on the corneas to improve vision. Cataract surgery replaces the lens of the eye which has become cloudy. See an Ophthalmologist for guidance.
Answered 11/1/2016
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