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How to Tell If You Need Prescription Eyeglasses

Have you ever wondered how to tell if you need prescription glasses? There are obvious signs and not-so-obvious signs. If you’ve found yourself tilting your head to see a traffic signal or squinting just to see a menu in your hand, heads up! You might need prescription eyeglasses. 

Don’t worry about how they might make you look or whether or not you’ll find frames that fit your aesthetic. Trust me; the right eyewear is worth it. But we haven’t even gotten to that point yet! I’m here to help you assess the situation.

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Is 20/15 Vision Good?

According to a study done in 2019, 81% of Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets players have a visual acuity of 20/15 or better. If you’ve seen the number of times those guys strike out, you might think: “Is 20/15 vision good?”

In all seriousness, 20/20 vision is supposedly the gold standard for eyesight. What does 20/15 even mean? 

In this article, we’ll explain everything, including how 20/15 compares to the average person’s eyesight and whether or not this score comes with any superpowers.

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Is 20/40 Vision Bad?

Is 20/40 vision bad? That’s a tricky question, and there’s no quick answer.

Based on a standard where having 20/20 vision is considered normal, 20/40 vision isn’t ideal. But does that make it bad?

There are so many layers to get through, but let’s start peeling them back one by one. Spoiler alert: The answer might not be what you expect.

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