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An ophthalmologist will give you the most accurate answer, of course, but generally the logic goes like this: if you can't see anything without glasses - well, obviously wear them instead of waiting for the car to park itself. But if your nearsightedness is mild, then it comes down to comfort and safety for you specifically. Some people are fine just seeing the board clearly from far away, while for others it's critical. The thing is to be honest with yourself: in what situations do you start squinting? If it's dangerous (driving, working at heights) - glasses are a must. If it's just inconvenient - that's your call.
There's one practical thing people often overlook: getting used to wearing them constantly. If you start wearing glasses all the time with mild nearsightedness, your eyes can get "lazy" - meaning the muscles relax and your nearsightedness can actually get worse over time. That's why a lot of ophthalmologists recommend wearing them selectively - only when you really need clarity at a distance. On the other hand, glasses for screen work or reading books (I love long novels) are worth picking out separately, special ones, because that's a totally different kind of strain on your eyes.
Anyway, don't torture yourself - just ask for a referral to an ophthalmologist, they'll check your prescription and give you specific advice for your case. It takes 20 minutes, and then you'll know for sure.
Not really, it depends on how nearsighted you are - with mild myopia you can get by without them at home, but I definitely wear them when driving or looking at the board in class. You should probably consult with an ophthalmologist though, they'll tell you which situations are critical for you to wear them in.
I have a friend who actually had an eye exam recently, and the doctor explained to her that whether to wear glasses all the time or not is really individual. It depends not only on how nearsighted you are, but also on how you live your life. If you have mild myopia and you mostly stay at home, cook, do household stuff, then you can get by without them. But if you need to read signs on the street, see road signs, recognize people's faces from a distance - then glasses are pretty much essential.
The main thing is not to self-diagnose. I think the first step is to go to an ophthalmologist and get your eyes checked. The doctor will determine how nearsighted you are and give you recommendations specifically for you. Sometimes people with mild myopia only need to wear glasses in certain situations - at work, at the theater, while driving. And sometimes wearing them all the time helps your eyes get less tired.
I actually think that even if the doctor said you can go without glasses, you should still have them with you. That's what I do with my reading glasses - I throw them in my bag and pull them out when I need them. It's convenient and your eyes don't strain as much. The main thing is listen to the specialist, not your friends on the internet, including me.
I agree with what was already written above - it really is individual for everyone. I've got a mild case myself, and at home I get by just fine without glasses, but when I go out for courier work or driving around the city - I definitely put them on, otherwise safety becomes a question mark.
The main thing is not to listen to advice on the internet, but to go to an ophthalmologist, they'll take a look and tell you specifically for your vision.
Sometimes a doctor recommends wearing them all the time, and sometimes they don't, it depends on the numbers and how you're feeling.
The main thing everyone missed is that it's not just about seeing things far away, but also about eye fatigue. If you're squinting all day without glasses, trying to make out something in the distance, your eyes get strained and hurt by evening. I noticed this myself: I worked without them, thinking "whatever, I can see fine," and then I'd get headaches from the strain. So even with mild nearsightedness, it's worth wearing them at least when you need to focus - working at a computer, driving, reading from a distance.
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