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A member asked:
Today the eye doc said i'm borderline nearsighted. what does this mean and will i need glasses in the future? family history of myopia and astigmatism
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Slightly myopic: Sounds like your prescription is not strong enough to need glasses. But myopia does generally increase, so you could require glasses in the future. Take care.
Answered 4/4/2015
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