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Why might it be that my children's eyes look smaller every time they get new glasses?

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Dr. Joseph Bouvier answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

See below: Likely due to the magnification factor in the glasses. Talk to your optometrist for more info.

Answered 7/18/2013

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