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Can i get nearsighted glasses over the counter?
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Not routinely: Not in the usa routinely. There is a new variable focus eyeglass available that mimics spherical myopic rx's. It is called "adlens"...Available online...Developed as an inexpensive option for developing countries. Interesting product, but we have not had any experience with it.
Answered 7/26/2017
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