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What is refraction?

A Safir
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Various concepts of "refraction," are illustrated. The value of refraction testing for evaluation of eye diseases and general functioning of the visual apparatus is considered. The question of whether ophthalmologists or other eye care personnel should be primarily responsible for performing refraction examinations is discussed.

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Attitude to HealthEyeglassesHumansOphthalmologyOptometryRefraction, OcularRefractive ErrorsSemanticsUnited StatesJournal Article

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A Safir. What is refraction?. https://doi.org/10.1016/0039-6257(75)90037-5

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