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Am I a candidate for transprk monovision at age 37?

rickardonipadFeb 9, 2015
I am discussing transprk with my eye laser surgeon. He suggests I might be a candidate for Monovision as I am 37 (38 in December). My correction is -2.75/-3.5 with -0.75 astigmatism (both eyes). When I got the "relaxing drops" in my eyes I was -1.75/-2.75, so currently overcorrected with glasses/contacts. Does monoviison make sense or am I too young? (Can try it 2 weeks through special contact lenses)

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