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Can new reading glasses with stronger prescription for astigmatism deteriorate my sight when i take them off?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

No: Eyeglasses do not change eyes.

Dr Suh agreed

Answered 7/23/2013

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