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2017-10-14 06:07:20
Should I wear glasses always for near sightedness and if there is a chance to get rid of glasses if power is -.5
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if there are some symptoms then only you have to compulsorily use the specs ,otherwise you can avoid.

Answered2017-10-14 14:29:04

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There is no importance of -0.5 D,if you have no complaints like eyestrain or headache ,there is no need of wearing glass all the time .

Answered2017-10-14 07:31:29

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Hello As power is very small.. You can avoid glasses for near work I am sorry but there is no medicine or exercise to get rid of glasses

Answered2017-10-14 06:37:17

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Its necessary to wear glasses until you correct  the refractive error with surgery

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