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What do you suggest if my yearly eye exam and my prescription has changed. my optometrist says i need bifocals for school. wtf?
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Welcome 2 Presbyopia: In the early stages of presbyopia, a decrease in the near focusing ability of the eyes, you can compensate and get by with increased illumination and holding your target back farther from you. With time, however, the arms won't be long enough and you will need either basic reading glasses (use the lowest power you can get by with) or prescription glasses which may be best as bifocals or blended.
Answered 8/29/2014
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