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Do magnifying eyeglasses allow you to see distant objects?

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Maybe: People who are farsighted need + lenses (magnifying) to see far. If you are in your 40's additional magnifying will be needed on top of the distance prescription to see near.

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/2/2015

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