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Will using glasses or contact lenses weaken my eyesight?

Glasses have been around for centuries… Literally. The best guess for when glasses were first invented is the 13th century. They help us see far, help us see near, and sometimes both. Lenses have been used in everything from telescopes to microscopes. They are used in cameras, binoculars, projectors, lasers, and even virtual reality headsets. But are they hurting our eyes or our vision?


Why can’t I see up close anymore? Presbyopia and how it affects our vision.

Presbyopia is the age-related change of the eyes that results in the inability to focus on near objects or reading things up close. This is part of the normal aging process that happens to everyone’s eyes. Unfortunately, at this time there is nothing to slow down this change, but there are certain studies and clinical trials in progress to test new medications.