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Can i go straight to contact lenses without ever wearing glasses?
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Try not to: For all of our contact lens patients, we recommend backup glasses. Why? As a contingency plan in case a complication arises. It's best to not rely on contact lenses alone.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Yes: There is no problem with going straight to contact lenses for a refractive problem. Most patients like to have a "back up" pair of glasses as they may wish to wear them part time ( after taking contacts out before bedtime, if eyes are irritated, etc.).
Answered 4/13/2014
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