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Eye glass quality
I am having myopia since childhood and I use glasses. I generally use local shop glasses the cheapest one. Does the glass quality matter? My eye power is -5 . Should I use a costly lense ?
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Dr. Saba Kausar
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
12 yrs exp
Bangalore
Yes you can opt for better quality lenses
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Dr. Rutvi Parikh
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
9 yrs exp
Vadodara
If power is stable and you don't have any other symptoms,
You can continue your glasses.
Definitely higher quality glasses have their own benifits
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Dr. A Raja Prasanna Kumar
Pulmonologist
44 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Pl do not go for cheaper glasses.The glasses are many varieties,and itself a huge business.pl consult ophthalmologist and take glasses prescribed with quality,of a good company. It is very important.
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Dr. Nikhilesh Shete
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
2 yrs exp
Sangli
If you have complex vision problems, such as a high prescription or astigmatism, investing in higher quality lenses with advanced designs can provide sharper and more precise vision compared to standard lenses.
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