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What happens if i stop wearing glasses when i have astigmatism?
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Blurred vision: Obviously, you wouldn't see as well, but there are usually no harmful effects in an adult. However, if a child under the age of 8 with significant astigmatism stops wearing their glasses, they can develop a type of vision loss called amblyopia.
Answered 1/11/2013
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