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Is it damaging to the eyes to use regular reading glasses to read a computer screen?
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No: Anything that helps you see better will reduce eyestrain.
Answered 8/29/2012
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No: Glasses are designed to improve the focus and if your computer screen is viewed better through eyeglasses - go for it.
Answered 8/28/2012
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