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What will happen if my glasses/lenses' prescription is slightly higher than my real myopia?

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Dr. Tim Conradanswered

Ophthalmology 36 years experience

Depends: In many people, there will be no symptoms. In others, eye fatigue will occur, especially with close work.

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