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30yo w/ no eye dmg & prescription for vision is right; but have blurry, hazy vision, cannot focus eyes without concentration. can i be considered legally blind?

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Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Doubtful: Sounds like you need a good eye examination by an ophthalmologist. I bet you can see well. You don't describe any actual eye disease so i suspect you just have inadequate glasses.

Dr Conrad agreed

Answered 6/27/2013

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A member asked:

30yo w/ no eye dmg & prescription for vision is right; but have blurry, hazy vision, cannot focus eyes without concentration. can i be considered legally blind?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Bensinger answered

Dr Conrad agreed

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