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Hi! i have 25 years and i have an 0.50 astigmatism. i have a cylinder glasses prescription. should i wear them or not?

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Dr. Harold Peltan answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

When driving: Yes, wear the glasses when driving and any other time that you would like to see better. Also, wearing the glasses may prevent eye strain if you have any. I agree that the prescription is small, but sometimes a little bit better vision prevents a car accident.

Dr Anyanwu and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2014

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