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When in life does vision begin to get worse, unnoticeably?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

The need for: Bifocals (or readers) occurs in the 40's typically.

Dr Jackson agreed

Answered 4/29/2013

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