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A member asked:

Peripheral vision blurry and a headache, does this mean i need new glasses?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: It means you have a migraine. Seek treatment from a primary care physician.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 12/26/2013

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