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I have nearsightedness and an astigmatism. should i wear glasses all the time, even for close up activities? or will this make vision worse?
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Myopic spectacles: Yes, prescription glasses refine the refractive error of the eye, whether nearsighted, farsighted, astigmatism, or presbyopia. In your case, your myopia allows you to see more clearly up close, but blurry at distance. Wearing properly prescribed glasses will refine your distance vision, &,By the way, wearing glasses doesn't deteriorate your vision. If you see clearly upclose without them on, great
Answered 10/19/2018
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