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Will wearing weaker prescription hurt my eyes?
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No: If you are wearing an incorrect prescription, it just leads to blurry vision. The blurred vision may lead to headaches, eye strain, or 'tired' eyes, but it will not hurt your eyes.
Answered 9/10/2013
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Shoild not: This can cause eyestrain and frustration and can lead to headaches.
Answered 9/11/2013
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