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What causes my blurry vision when i'm reading?

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Dr. Alan Falkoff answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Blurry : Problems with focus. See an ophthalmologist, check your refraction as well as eye muscle function.

Dr Ali agreed

Answered 4/25/2015

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