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Are contact lenses or glasses better for correcting vision problems?

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Refraction: Either contact lenses or eyeglasses can correct near-sightedness, far-sightedness or astigmatism. If there is another eye problem such as dry eyes, ocular inflammation, or infection, glasses may be the better choice.

Answered 7/6/2013

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