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I have unequal refractive power in both eyes and i get non-stop persisting eye strain. what should i do?

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Various options: The eyes can adapt to differences in refractive power usually very successfully. If the difference is great, there are options with contact lenses that can compensate. See your ophthalmologist for better ways to deal with this.

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Answered 11/15/2012

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