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Eye Care Specialists

… of optometry. Optometrists can: Diagnose refractive errors and prescribe corrective lenses or … and optometrists can diagnose refractive errors, such as nearsightedness, …
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PRK LASEK and Epi-LASIK for Nearsightedness

… Surgery Overview PRK (photorefractive keratectomy), LASEK (laser … T, et al. (2006). Laser eye surgery for refractive errors. Lancet , 367(9520): 1432–1447. …
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LASIK Laser In-Situ Keratomileusis for Nearsightedness

… T, et al. (2006). Laser eye surgery for refractive errors. Lancet , 367(9520): 1432–1447. Credits … T, et al. (2006). Laser eye surgery for refractive errors. Lancet , 367(9520): …
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Vision Loss Evaluation

… These tests will also take into account any refractive error in your vision, such as nearsightedness … These tests will also take into account any refractive error in your vision, such as …
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Contact Lenses

… plastic or silicone discs shaped to correct refractive errors . After your doctor tests your vision, … plastic or silicone discs shaped to correct refractive errors . After your doctor tests …
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Types of Contact Lenses

… contact lenses Hard contact lenses correct refractive errors , including astigmatism , with no … contact lenses Hard contact lenses correct refractive errors , including astigmatism , …
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Scleral Buckling Surgery for Retinal Detachment

… change caused by a scleral buckle may cause a refractive error that can affect vision. Vision may … change caused by a scleral buckle may cause a refractive error that can affect vision. …
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Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Children and Teens

… the vision of children and teens who have refractive errors that impact their sight. If … the vision of children and teens who have refractive errors that impact their sight. If …
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Vision Screening and Eye Exams for Adults

… get examinations more often just to check for refractive errors , such as nearsightedness or … get examinations more often just to check for refractive errors , such as nearsightedness or …
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Blood Transfusions Should I Bank Blood Before Surgery

… getting a blood transfusion, some related to errors with the labelling of the blood. The risk of these errors is the same whether you bank your own … not match your blood type . This matching error is rare. The lab may mislabel a unit of …