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Do I need Power glass for -0.5 eyesight

2023-01-23 09:31:49
I went for a eye checkup And i found out that my both eyesight is -0.5. So do i need use power glasses for this Since I am also comfortable without them. And can i just use computer glasses with blue light filter Since I need to use laptop for long hours. Please give you suggestion.
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Preferably you should use power glasses with blue cut filter
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whenever  you work on laptop follow 20.20.20 rule that is after every 20 min work on laptop take 20 sec break And focus on any object that is 20 m away

Answered2023-01-24 10:06:25

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Better u can use power glasses with blue cut filter , that will be the best choice

Answered2023-01-24 02:19:30

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It is always better to use power glasses continuously. Pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment.

Answered2023-01-23 13:52:00

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Preferably use these glasses for now, you can get blue blocking coating with these power itself.

Answered2023-01-23 10:14:30

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