“Are computer glasses worth it?”

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“Are computer glasses worth it?”

My son is on the computer all the time. I'm worried it is hurting his eyes. Are computer glasses worth it?

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**Lawrence M. Jacobson** Ophthalmologist New York, NY · Accepted Answer

Lawrence M. Jacobson Ophthalmologist New York, NY

No. Unless they have a medical condition requiring glasses.

Dr. LMJ

**Dr. Seth H. Oppenheim** Ophthalmologist LARGO, FL · Accepted Answer

Dr. Seth H. Oppenheim Ophthalmologist LARGO, FL

Not unless the patient has a significant refractive error or convergence insufficiency. Please see an eye doctor. SO

**Cze H. Low** Ophthalmologist Singapore, · Accepted Answer

Cze H. Low Ophthalmologist Singapore,

Properly corrected glasses for computer distances helps