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Headache because of eye strain when i'm reading. do i need glasses?
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See opthamologist: For an eye exam to see if you need glasses.
Answered 3/14/2014
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You may: See an eye doc for an exam. Your eyes may be deficient in ability to maintain comfortable focus with near tasks and glasses can alleviate your symptoms. Furthermore an exam will reassure that your eyes are properly aligned, as this may cause visual symptoms too.
Answered 3/16/2014
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