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Why do letters and objects extend upwards like a shadow when i don't have my glasses on ?
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Don't know: You need to be seen by your optometrist or ophthalmologist and ask that question because they have examined your eyes. Is this a new thing? If it is you probably Ned a new check up
Answered 7/16/2014
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Usually that is: from an astigmatism (non-eye-dr-word = "warp") in the surface of the cornea. Whether or not and when you see that effect depends on how the cornea is shaped. Some Eye Dr's offices now have a computer-aided topographical mapping device, so can "see" the image of the cornea and any irregularities like a map.
Answered 7/19/2014
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