Are eyeglasses necessary?

I got my first glasses at 16. I stopped wearing them. I went to get glasses again at 22 because I could tell a difference in my vision (lots, lots of computer work). The doc was a total jerk. "Look outside, can you read that sign" (huge letters, side of a semi) across the street. I said, "yeah". He said, "well you don’t need glasses, but I’ll sell you somem if you want. you want contacts, too? I’ll sell you some". I was just shocked. I didn’t have a spine them and paid (still in shock. I should have walked out). I went for another opinion. That doc (a family friend in my hometown) said I could use some glasses. Now I’m almost 27 and went to the doc again. 20/15 in my left eye (superb) but I could only see about half-way down the chart with my right. I see OK with both but get headaches and have problems driving at night (depth perception). This doc said wear glasses when driving and at work. Do you think he was being patronizing, or do you think I really need them?
I infer doctor motive aside from my health because of the doc that said, "You don’t need them, but I’ll sell them to you if you want them. Want some contacts too? I can sell you some if you wanna buy ‘em from me." Jerk. That is why I doubt it. Thanks.
I infer doctor motive aside from my health because of the doc that said, "You don’t need them, but I’ll sell them to you if you want them. Want some contacts too? I can sell you some if you wanna buy ‘em from me." Jerk. That is why I doubt it. Thanks.


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