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Can wearing glasses considered to be a form of disability?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: Wearing glasses themselves is not considered a disability. It is how well you see that determines this. You are considered disabled if your vision with correction is 20/200 or less in your best eye. "with correction" means with glasses on.

Answered 6/20/2013

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