What does refraction mean in an eye exam?

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Hello Anon
Thank you for writing!
I just had this eye exam yesterday.
An eye refraction test is simply a test to see how well you see. It tells your doctor if you need eye glasses and what strength they should be if you do need them.
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Susan

November 28, 2018 - 3:47pm

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