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Does wearing contact lenses make your eyes weaker as in comparison to glasses?

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Dr. Bud Kurwa answered

No: Neither improve or worsen your eyes they are merely help you see better while you have them on.

Answered 7/20/2012

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Dr. Stephen Hamilton answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: No but your contact lens powers will often be different from your glasses prescription just due to the optics of the lens being closer to your eye.

Answered 10/2/2013

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