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Is it normal to have eye aches when first starting to use glasses?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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Yes: People can have all sorts of symptoms when starting to wear glasses and when they get new glasses. In most cases, if you wear the glasses, these will cease in one to two weeks.

Answered 12/7/2012

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A member asked:

Is it normal to have eye aches when first starting to use glasses?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

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