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My 9 year old is complaining that everything suddenly "looks really far away". he does wear glasses, and one eye is worse. is this normal?
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Far sightedness?: Children frequently need changes in glasses every 6 months to one year. This may not be an acute change although he has said it is. Needs to see a doctor of optometry very soon.
Answered 9/19/2014
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