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Is It Normal to Get Blurred Vision After Laser Treatment for Facial Hair Removal?

panahi92Jul 12, 2013
I have been going for laser therapy to remove facial hair, whenever I'm done I immediately experience blurred vision for 20 to 30 minutes and then my vision goes back to normal. Although I am provided with eye protection goggles every time.

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