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Was having trouble seeing text on computer unless i looked over top of glasses. went to vision center & got new glasses but can not pick them up because corona virus caused business to be closed. is it ok to get reading glasses to see text or wait.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Reading glasses yes: It would be quite reasonable to try low power (+1.25) reading glasses to see if they help, while waiting to pick up your new glasses

Dr Kratzberg and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/25/2020

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Reading glasses: Reading glasses can be used as a temporary measure while you await your prescription lenses.

Answered 5/25/2020

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