Refraction and Prescribing

Claire E. McDonnell

doi:10.21427/nt8a-rn81

Refraction and Prescribing

Claire E. McDonnell

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Abstract

Refraction and prescribing are two different concepts and often a prescribed correction is not the same as the error found in the testing room. This article explores the reasons why the results of a refraction may not necessarily be identical to the correction the patient needs to wear.

Original language	English
Journal	Dispensing Optics
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.21427/nt8a-rn81
Publication status	Published - 1 Mar 2012
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Refraction
Prescribing
Correction
Testing room
Patient needs

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