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Can glasses actually make your eyesight worse?
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Yes: If you are farsighted and wear glasses that are too strong, your eyesight without glasses might deteriorate faster than otherwise. However your eyesight with glasses will not be worse.
Answered 7/7/2015
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Incorrect ones: Otherwise wearing proper prescription is safe.
Answered 3/6/2013
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