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Is it true a person with nearsightedness would not have any further increase in nearsightedness between 20 years to 50 years of age?
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No: Most people's refraction become stable in the late teen's or early 20's. It then drifts slowly such that new glasses are needed every 2-4 years.
Answered 9/25/2013
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