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S4 Episode 4 – What a spectacle! How do glasses help us see?

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Nov 28, 20250:13:56Kids & family

How do glasses and contact lenses help us see? With help from real optometrists, Phil and Julie explore eye shapes, “pancake” lenses, and why natural light keeps vision healthy.

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