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Is it medically harmful to wear sunglasses at night?
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NO: It just may make it harder to see things... Looks cool but be careful.
Answered 12/8/2014
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Not at all: The only real danger is not being able to see what is around you. This is similar to the old wive's tale that reading in dim light is harmful to the eyes. As long as you can see well enough to get by, sunglass wear is not dangerous.
Answered 3/26/2013
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