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Can wearing the wrong glasses hurt your eyes when watching tv or driving a car?
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No: Glasses, even with a wrong prescription, do not have any effect on your eyes.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Nah: It won't hurt your eyes, per se. However, it would be wise to be wearing an updated precription when driving so you don't harm the rest of you or other people!
Answered 4/24/2015
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No: No, but it can be dangerous when driving, and can give you eye strain.
Answered 3/10/2014
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