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First time wearing glasses - i have funhouse effect, what should i do?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Wear them: This will go away if you wear the glasses. Wear them as much as possible. If it does not resolve in 1-2 weeks, return to where you got them.

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Answered 8/20/2016

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