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If i read, with my glasses on my eyes will burn and water for several minutes. sometimes i can be watching tv and my eyes do the same thing.

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Eye strain: Any unusual symptoms that are experienced while wearing corrective lenses, that are not present when not wearing them, suggests eye strain due to the prescription. An optometrist can help you sort this out.

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Answered 10/6/2014

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