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Which procedure will be next for me, shall I go for it or avoid?

April 25, 2018
Asked By:kanikavig in Winnipeg, MB

I have nearsighted -11 both eye and looking for best option to get rid of glasses.i have recently dryness issue due to weather and floaters I want to get prk but not sure eligible or not Any advise As icl seems like if my prescription changed then what next do i need to use glasses not cronic Slight

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