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Is it ok to wear lenses that are weaker than the prescription?
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Prescription glasses help to correct our vision so that our eyes do not strain. If we wear weaker glasses or an old prescription it increases the strain on our eyes, ultimately causing our eyes to worsen more quickly. It can have long term effects that people may regret later in life.
Answered 4/10/2021
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The blurred vision will annoy you so just wear the updated rx.
Answered 4/10/2021
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