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Will i go blind at a young age if i needed strong glasses at a young age?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: There is no relationship between the strength of glasses and blinding eye disorders.

Dr Iwata and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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