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I usually wear only contacts,and i haven't worn a pair of glasses in a year.so i got glasses and its totally different then contacts is this normal?

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Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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Yes: It is normal for glasses to have a different feel than contact lenses. However your vision - ability to see distance should be similar. If not, go back to your Eye specialist.

Answered 5/28/2015

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A member asked:

I usually wear only contacts,and i haven't worn a pair of glasses in a year.so i got glasses and its totally different then contacts is this normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Levine answered

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