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My eye doctor told me to try getting otc reading glasses. can people wear them all the time?

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Dr. William Dieck answered

Maybe: If you are farsighted, an otc reading glass may clear your distance vision . This is rare, however, sine=ce very few people meet the appropriate criteria. A custom distance prescription would be the best.

Answered 3/21/2014

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Dr. Marius Frasie answered

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Not all the time: You would use them for reading only, not driving, watching tv or anything else.

Answered 4/30/2015

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A member asked:

My eye doctor told me to try getting otc reading glasses. can people wear them all the time?

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