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Variations in Refraction
When immediately before examination, if one reads a book close to one's eyes, will the reading on refraction machine shows higher minus number? Two different readings came during my medical examination yesterday.
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There is some error in examination  ,you should get refraction checked up after putting mydriatic in your eye & for this consult experienced  ophthmologist.
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