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Could your eyesight change with age?

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Yes: The eyes can change somewhat with aging and the corrective need might be different. Usually a minor adjustment and sometimes even an improvement for a small amount.

Dr Gabor agreed

Answered 6/11/2014

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Yes: Although the major changes are late teenage years after all growing is done, age 40 for near vision, cataract may make the eyes more nearsighted when they advance.

Answered 4/1/2019

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