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A 59-year-old female asked:

In monovision with contacts dr said my depth perception is lessened. how does this affect driving?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel
Dr. Victor Bonuelanswered
Internal Medicine 40 years experience
With vision: Correction through use of contact lenses, your driving perception should not be affected significantly. You may need a little adjustment getting used to the new visual acuity. Take care! http://www.Eyehealthweb.Com/depth-perception/.
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