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I test my eyes before 2 month.before testing no for right eye (-3.75)and for left(-2.75).aftr tst increase by(0.25)for both can i use my old glasses?

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Dr. Anne Phelan-adams answered

A diopter change: of .25 (plus or minus) from your current correction isn't likely to be noticeable. Glasses & contact lenses can be expensive. Unless you're currently notices eye strain, headaches or difficulty focusing, you probably can delay getting new glasses. Hope this helps. Dr. Anne.

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Answered 9/30/2016

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A member asked:

I test my eyes before 2 month.before testing no for right eye (-3.75)and for left(-2.75).aftr tst increase by(0.25)for both can i use my old glasses?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anne Phelan-adams answered

Dr Rhoads and another doctor agreed

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