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This intensive repetition often leads to better handling of complex refractive errors and faster surgical times.</p> <p><strong>Patient Consensus:</strong> Patients value the access to world-class centers in Barcelona and Madrid where English-speaking staff simplify the process. They emphasize following the steroid drop schedule strictly, as vision typically reaches full clarity two weeks after stopping the medication.</p>"},{"q":"Are there any top clinics in Spain?","a":"<p>Spain hosts world-class ophthalmic centers, particularly in Barcelona, Madrid, and Marbella. 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