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Sorry, that's bollocks if not outright dangerous advice. You always need glasses... and having wrongly spec'd glasses will induce massive stress on your eyes and brain.

Please consult with a medical professional.

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But you do have to choose specifically _when_ you consult with that medical professional. Late in the afternoon after a day in front of the computer, when your eyes are tired? Or first thing in the morning when they're fresh?

There is a big difference between farsightedness and shortsightedness. Optometrists can use eye drops that prevent accommodation for farsighted patients, or they can detect the "plateau" in good vision and take that into consideration for the prescription. No need to wait until your eyes are no longer "fresh" unless you have a really bad optometrist.

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