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Is it safe to wear reading glasses all day?
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Yes: No problem here - if they provide clear near vision by all means, use them!
Answered 1/5/2016
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Yes: As long as you are expecting to see at the normal reading distance with them its ok. Please don't use them to see to drive a car.
Answered 7/20/2019
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