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I have short-sightedness with degree of 150-200 for both eyes. how can i improve my eyesight instead of wearing glasses?

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Options...: For correcting near-sightedness include glasses, contacts, and surgeries. Surgeries can be broken down into two broad groups: laser-based surgeries such as lasik or intraocular-based surgeries such as refractive lens exchange. Your near-sighted prescription should be stable before considering any type of surgery.

Answered 6/6/2013

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