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How much does lasik eye surgery cost?
Expect to pay between $2,000 and $2,500 per eye for LASIK by a reputable surgeon. You may have seen add for the LASIK as low as...
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How do you put contacts in your eyes for the first time?
Put an eyedrop in each eye directly before placing the lens in. This will help lubricate and seal the contact to the front of the...
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What causes tiny bumps in your eye?
I would go get this checked out by a dr if you can afford to. Answer medterms.com merc.com Answer one...
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What causes swelling under the eyes?
Swelling Under the Eyes Sounds like Blepharitis or that you are allergic to the castor oil. If it is the first case, I...
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How do you put in eye contacts?
Wash your hands very good (personally I like to wash with luke cold water because it cleans better than hot) and dry them...
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Why do your eyes burn when you are tired?
Burning eyes, Yes, this is because they get dried out and also because of the blood pressure in the eye. If you work on the...
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What does it means if you keep getting a bump on your eyelid?
Generally, a bump on your eyelid is caused by an infection, and if it is on the edge of your eye, it could very easily be a sty....
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Is it legal to buy contact lenses online without a prescription?
You won't be breaking any laws by buying lenses on the Internet, by phone, or through the mail without a prescription. But the...
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What is calcium buildup behind the eye and will it cause problems?
to Calcium Build Up of the Eye I know from my experience calcium build up behind the eye will cause the eye to be very sore,...
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What would cause your right eye to start blinking almost as if you are winking?
This is just a twitch that could be brought on by stress or for no specific reason. It has to do with the nerve endings. This...
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What causes twitching of the eyes and is it normal?
Twitching of the eyelids, also known as blepharospasms, are not dangerous but can be very annoying, even causing a fatigued...
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Can you recognize a narcissist by his eyes?
When I met my NPD ex, he was persuing me very hard. In fact so hard that it was uncomfortable, but I was very young and didn't...
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Can a black floater in your eye go away on its own?
i have several floaters in my right eye. i have seen an eye doctor who says that most of the time they are caused by stress. i...
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Is watching television in the dark bad for your eyes?
yes it makes your eyes strain to see, which is probably why most people get tired while watching tv, the pupil in the eye is...
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How do you get your two-year-old to wear their glasses?
I had a friend who would not let her 2 year old out of the crib without his glasses on. The first week was hell but it worked...
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What might cause a black spot in your direct line of vision that does not go away?
On the information given, the most likely cause is a simple floater. This is a change in the vitreous humor of the eye which...
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What exactly are the risks for lasik eye surgery?
Some of the risks of lasik eye surgery: over- or under-treatment the inability to wear contact lenses permanent loss of vision...
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Do your eyes grow?
Yes, human eyes grow dramatically in size from bith until about 15 to 16 years of age. The size of the human eye from front to...
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What is ortho-keratology?
Orthokeratology, or Ortho-K, or simply OK, is using rigid contact lenses to reshape your corneas. This enables you to wear the...
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Is it possible to improve your eyesight by eating foods rich in certain essential vitamins or by doing certain exercises?
Yes and no look exercises don't help improve your eyesight and they will never help. your right about certain foods. But you...
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How do you determine your vision in terms of 20-X from your contact lens power in diopters?
It cannot be done with any precision. With a near-average pupil size, an eye capable of good vision when corrected will have...
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What is lasik surgery?
LASIK surgery is the most popular type of laser eye surgery to improve your vision. Laser vision correction is now in its second...
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Why would it be blue under your eyes?
My sister would get the same thing you are talking about when she was young. It had to do with allergies. It looked like she was...
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Is there a good insurance to cover glasses and contacts that is not too expensive?
Try this website.
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What does 20-20 vision mean?
It means seeing at 20 feet what a person with normal vision sees at 20 feet. A person who has 20/40 vision can see at 20 feet...
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What would cause your eye to get red and irritated if you do not put your contacts in right away in the mornings?
Because of our environment (dust and many pollutants) many people suffer from "dry eye." It is always best to see a specialist...
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What should you do if you have a complaint about a company that sold you contact lenses?
First, of course, you should complain directly to the company and see if you can work it out with them. If you can't, you can go...
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What could cause your eye to be slighty puffy red and seeping fluid?
Sounds like an eye infection. You probably need to go to the doctor and get some drops and or antibiotics. Answer It's...
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How do you get rid of twitching of the eyes?
If you're sitting in front of the computer too long this may be the problem. Try using the computer for only 20 minutes at a...
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What would cause one eye to twitch and the other to feel like there is pressure behind it?
Eye twitches are common in people and it can be from working on the computer too long, reading too much, etc. It's a nerve...
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What would cause the blood vessels around and in the eye to break?
I just recently had the same problem, and this can be caused by extremely high blood pressure (especially when BP is evavated...
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How do you get rid of bags under your eyes?
Get plenty of sleep and if they still don't go away put lots of concealer on or go to your doctor. To sooth the eyes and reduce...
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Even though you get enough sleep you still have a blue circle underneath your eye what could this mean?
Often, the tiny blood vessels just under the skin can rupture or have other issues. Then the blood can seep under the skin....
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If you have 20-20 vision in one eye and 20-220 in the other are you considered legally blind?
Not in the UK, and probably not elsewhere, if the vision is simply as described above. The good acuity in the right eye would be...
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Does astigmatism cause the eyes to move side to side and if not what does?
Not normally. Most people have a small degree of astigmatism, and even quite large degrees of it need not be associated with the...
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As a contact lens wearer what does it mean if you get new veins growing in the white bit of the eye?
Your eyes are not getting enough oxigen and you need to take your contacts out for a few hours.
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What might cause an 81-year-old man to see red dots on the carpet and the walls?
I am 16 years old and I also have this problem, though I would not consider it a problem. It's been happening since I was about...
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Why do eyes get red after smoking?
The year BEFORE TIME the place HEAVEN THE QUESTION ON EVERYBODYS MIND, WHY THE HELL ARE OUR EYES RED!? Well gentile...
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Why would it feel like there is something in your eye when you do not have your contacts in but feel fine when they are in?
You may have tiny glands that are clogged on your eye's inner leadge causing them to touch the eye making it feel like there is...
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What could be the cause of a flickery eye?
The most common cause, if it is the eyelid that is twitching, is simple fatigue or stress. It can sometimes be helped by...
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How can you make an interface for impaired vision that works for you and other people?
If the interface is for impaired vision, firstly consider whether vision is the best medium in which to work. It may not always...
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What are the reasons for choosing orth keratolegy instead of custom lasiks?
Ortho K is a treatment process that never permanently changes the shape of your eye (to correct your vision). You wear hard...
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Why do your eyes get bloodshot when you are intoxicated?
The blood vessels in the eyes become enlarged and dilated making the white surface of the eye appear red. Answer It is...
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What problem could cause a prism in one's field of vision?
Usually you're born with it. Some folks who have a 'lazy eye' are sometimes prescibed a prism to try to straighten that out,...
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Can your vision deteriorate spending more than 12 hours outside with only 6 hours of nightly sleep?
Are you experiencing some loss of sight? You may have damage if you arent wearing sunglasses while your outside. If you use the...
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What causes a sudden panic when driving or scrolling in forums that seems to trigger some form of vision jitter?
It may be a mild form of epilepsy triggered off by that form of stimulation, perhaps combined with flickering from either a...
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Why do your eyes sting and become red when you put fresh water in them and yet they do not when you put in eye drops?
"Fresh water" the kind that comes from the tap has additives such as Fluorides. Eye drops are basically sterile water. Answer...
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Why would your right eye keep blinking?
Eye strain can cause this due to staring at a computer screen too long, watching TV too much or too close, or reading a lot....
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How do you get a little bitty piece of fuzz off of your contact?
If you've used saline drops to get it off and that hasn't worked, it most likely is a split in the contact and it will have to be...
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What should you do if you have more than one black spot in your eye and impaired vision?
You should take an appointment with an Eye Doctor. Get it checked.
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What causes dark rings under your eyes?
In my oppinion it could be many different things but what stands out to me the most is this, My father works a night job. My...
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Can an astigmatism get worse?
Astigmatisms Note that many people will ask about "a stigmatism." The term in question is "astigmatism" — the "a" is...
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How does a diagnosis of astigmatism in left eye with continual eye strain with or without glasses relate to pressure on top of the head?
There are nerves that surround the eye area. Because of astigmatism in your left eye your right eye is making up for the loss of...
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How would you go about finding ongoing trials and learning about new discoveries on the Retinitis Pigmentosa issue?
Try searching www.clinicaltrials.gov ClinicalTrials.gov is a registry of federally and privately supported clinical trials...
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Where is the best place to get laser eye surgery?
i dont think you should get it because it makes you very far sighted. but im sorry i dont no any place you could get that done
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Are dogs colorblind?
Editor's Note: The back-and-forth discussion presented in this answer has been preserved in the associated discussion page....
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What are the most effective means to fight hemeralopia - inability to see in dim or faint light?
Eyes and Vision Answer (hemeralopia) People who suffer from hemeralopia actually see better in faint or dim light than they do...
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What causes a little red inflamed bump in your eye?
Did it start out as a red bump, or had you noticed it before - was it a clear to light yellowish color? Its most likely...
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Where can people have Orthokeratology to reshape their corneas in Melbourne?
Orthokeratology is available at Weisz Family Optical - South Melbourne and Boronia. They have a website - www.dreamlenses.com.au.
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How can you stop your contacts from folding in half every time you put them in?
If you have too much saline solution on them when putting them in, the weight of the saline solution will cause them to fold in...
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What causes sudden darkening under the eyes?
not enough sleep, stayin up late, wearing make-up, or it can be a skin irration
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Could your 5-year-old have vision problems if he cannot or chooses not to read although he goes to school?
You will be glad to hear that they will not have any vision problems due to this. Seemingly, however, you may be surprised to...
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How do you find a good eye doctor in Algondones?
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What causes your eyes to feel like they have a coating on them and your vision to blur and become hard to focus after a while?
Is this a common feeling you have or is it seasonal? Some of it could be dry eye related... meaning your eyes arent lubricating...
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What could a thing be in your eye that is like a piece of fuzz and moves with your eye movement?
These are called "floaters". It is possible that it is a small - very small - piece of detached retina or more commonly,...
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What causes blackness under eyes?
I have blackness under the eyes this may sound crazy but i was in the army for 2 years and the blackness went away i think it may...
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Who said Don't fire until you see the whites of their eyes?
According to Bartleby.com: "This saying comes from an order allegedly given by American officer William Prescott at the Battle...
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What makes the eyes bloodshot after smoking?
Smoke dries out the eyes. When your eyes get dry, they usually get irritated which typically causes people to rub their eyes......
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How do you make your eyeballs go to the outside corners of your eyes doing the opposite of crossing your eyes?
Moving Your Eyeballs There are less than 1% of the world population that can do this and it's a genetic issue.
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What does it mean if your vision is 20 40?
A person with 20/20 vision can read an eye chart at a distance of 20 feet. A person with 20/40 vision can't and has to get closer...
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Can you snorkel wearing contact lenses?
Absolutely. It's possible, though, as with any other physical activity, to lose a conatact. In the fifteen years I've been scuba...
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Is it okay to put eye drops in while wearing contacts?
There are drops specifically designed for contact lens wearers suffering from dry eyes but it is very important to talk to your...
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With Horner's Syndrome does the horner's eye respond abnormally in a typical dilation eye exam?
Horner's is a malfunctioning of the sympathetic innervation to the pupil. Depending on what drug is used to dilate the pupil, and...
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What causes a little red bump in the eye that causes the person to see black and white?
I doubt the little red bump is a direct cause of this symptom. The Retina of the eye is basically a large membrane of nerves...
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What is wrong if your dogs eyes are swollen almost closed and he has the shakes?
Take your Dog IMMEDIATELY to the Vet. Answer Call your vet immediately and get him in. If your vet office is closed...
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What color does a person who goes blind see?
They may "see" almost anything, or nothing. Firstly, the majority of people registered, officially, blind have some trace of...
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If your 10-year-old has been diagnosed with poor depth perception how can it be treated if it seems to be getting worse and what would be causing him to roll and bulge his eyes?
My recent loss of depth perception is attributed to pernicious (B-12) anemia. My body does not utilize/absorb B-12 properly and...
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How do you describe the color red to a blind person?
Describing Red to a Blind Person close your eyes and face the sun If the person was truly blind they would not recognize any...
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What is the value of old peanut butter glasses?
Peanut butter glass value From $5 to over $400 depending on their size, condition and relative rarity. For example a juice...
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Who is the perky blonde with glasses in the Quakers rice cake commercial?
Her name is Rachael Harris
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What causes bleeding behind the eye?
There are many reasons one might bleed behind the eye. First you might have Diabetic Retinopathy, which is a condition that...
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If a baby is born with dark blue eyes and they start changing to a lighter blue does that mean he won't have brown eyes?
No. 8D
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How do you do the opposite of crossing your eyes?
You can't do that.
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How do you make the eye whites whiter?
The only truly effective way to achieve bright white eyes is to use drops containing a vascular constrictor. A vascular...
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What causes bumps in the whites of eyes?
It depends on the size and color of the bumps. If the bumps are a clear to very light yellow in color, likely, the bumps are what...
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How do you contact Dean Kraft Healer?
HEALER DEAN KRAFT'S WEBSITE......http://www.deankrafthealer.com This notice is for all of those who have been unsuccessful in...
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Can you wear contacts during or after a pupil dilation eye exam?
i would bring your glasses! Answer No, but you won't be able to see for a while, anyway. Answer I just got back from an...
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How do you convert minus eye sight such as -4.50 into the proper 2020 scale?
1.75
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How long does it take to be blind from the sun?
I dont know this is the freaking hacking question im trying to find out
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Is there a makeup trick that can make your eyes look bigger?
Use white eyeshadow in the inner corners of your eye. Also, place your mascara brush at the base of your lashes and wiggle up...
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With severe headaches I have blurry vision and the doctor said it was astigmatism in both eyes does this make sense?
It may be possible that your astigmatism is not very severe, so that you are unconsciously compensating for it, with eyestrain...
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Will your daughter who has been diagnosed with 2040 vision require glasses?
When I got my license they said I had 20/40 vision and I don't need glasses to drive. It might not hurt to see if she needs...
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Do contacts help correct your vision better than glasses?
they dont rly correct ur vision they are just like glasses, they help u see!
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What do you do if your eyes get foggy from pool water?
The chlorine in pool water is an irritant to eyes. This irritation causes cloudiness of vision and redness. The cloudiness will...
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What is corneal refractive therapy?
A non-surgical method of temporarily reshaping the cornea to eliminate the daily need for glasses or contact lenses.
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Can bleeding in the eye be stopped with laser treatment?
In some cases yes, but that's up to your opthomologist (specialist for eyes.)
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How do you fix a broken blood vessel in your eye?
There is nothing you can do. It will look horrible for a few days then gradually fade away like a bruise does. This happened...
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What does it mean to have a thick gray circle around the coloring of your eyes?
Nothing! i have them to..i have brown eyes and have gray circles..i wear glasses and just got an eye test a week ago..and there...
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Can you play Red Eyes Darkness Dragon from your deck of Yu-Gi-Oh cards having Red Eyes Black Dragon on the field?
You can only summon it from your hand, not your deck. at some point you can special summon it from the graveyard or from the...
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Is it possible to have conjunctivitis of the eye for about a month or is it just because it's allergy season?
Yes it is possible - conjunctivitis is an infection. If you don't get treatment for it, it wont clear up. Your GP can give you...
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