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Since a boy, my left eye min 2.5 and my right eye is normal, but i never wear glasses. could it be worse(cause severe problem) if i never wear it?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

No: At this point, it will not cause a problem although the near sighted eye may have mild amblyopia (lazy eye) due to not being corrected as a child.

Answered 9/28/2016

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