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A member asked:
Hi, wearing incorrect prescription glasses, will not harm eyes regardless if someone is nearsighted and continue wearing for next 1 year, correct?
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Correct: Glasses, correct or incorrect, do not change eyes.
Answered 1/2/2014
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Not harmful: Wearing the wrong prescription will not hurt your eyes. However, it can certainly cause visual symptoms such as blurred vision, eye strain, or headaches.
Answered 1/12/2014
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