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What were you surprised to learn wasn't actually normal? (lemmy.world)
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[–] 46 points 1 year ago (2 children)

When I was much younger: that normal people could see much further than me.

One of my oldest memories is going into a McDonald's for the first time with glasses; I stopped and read the entire menu, because I couldn't believe normal people could read it as soon as you walked in. I always had to get up to the counter to make it out.

I got a lot better in school after that!

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  • [–] 3 points 1 year ago

    O my god. This is so relatable. I was 14 or so when a girl in my class told me I need contact lenses because I couldn't read the school board unless I sat in the front (spoiler, I sat in the back).

    And I was like nahh. Then I got a checkup and I was already at like -2. Then I wore lenses for years and I absolutely hated them. They stick to my eyes. Then only at like 18 I got glasses (not cool to teenage me) and I never switched back.

    Maybe they should give children check ups, at least once in their life lol.

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