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I got prescription eyeglasses 6 months ago but i never wear them. do i need to wear them? my vision is ok still. will wearing them make vision worse?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Wearing glasses: does NOT make vision worse.....AND not wearing glasses if your vision is "OK" makes sense! Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

Answered 11/3/2018

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