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Is it normal for my eyes to feel really weird when i first wear glasses?

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Dr. Douglas Fronzaglia ii, do, ms answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Geriatrics

Yes: New glasses can cause eyestrain and headaches in the back of your head for up to a week.

Dr Villaplana agreed

Answered 12/23/2020

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