Question 1

what is a refractive error?

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Eyeglass needs: A refractive error is the technical term for the need for eyeglass correction in all of its forms -myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, presbyopia.  Your ophthalmologist can determine your needs and supply the best eyeglass for correction.

Question 2

is refractive error a disease?

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Not really: Refractive errors refer to misfocus of the eyes.  With a good refraction, normal vision is restored therefore the eye isn't really diseased.

Question 3

what are the tests for refractive error?

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Refraction: Refraction is the testing procedure which can determine refractive error. This is the process by which the glasses prescription is determined.

Question 4

how do i find out what refractive error is?

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Ref error: Let your eye doctor measure you with an auto-refractor followed by manual refraction (dry and wet).

Question 5

what are the symptoms of a refractive error?

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Blurred vision: Blurred vision, headaches, eye strain, glare, halos and double vision can all be symptoms of uncorrected refractive error.

Question 6

what is meant by the phrase  refractive error?

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Optical problem: Refractive error means an abnormality of the optics of the eye that can be corrected with glasses and/or contact lenses.

Question 7

ok i've got refractive error. what should i do?

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Get optical help: Refractive error is the ophthalmological term for a need for eyeglasses or contacts to allow sharp vision.  Almost everyone needs glasses at some time in their life and there is no social stigmata to wearing glasses although contacts can desguise this need.  You will see better with the proper correction.  See your ophthalmologist for the best correction.

Question 8

how does refractive error relate to your vision?

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Ref error: Ref error limits your vision hence its correction makes you see without glasses or contact lenses.

Question 9

how can  refractive error relate to your 20/__ vision?

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Not a strong relatio: The snellen fraction (20/ ---) indicates the resolution power of your retina with a given light input.  This can be modified by the ability of your lens to change focus power (accomodation).  So there is not a linear relationship and you cannot tell someones' refractive needs from the snellen fraction.  On a chart, it looks like a hyperbolic curve.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: refractive error?

Accepted Answer

Refractive error: refractive error means that you need glasses to see well. This can mean that you are near sighted, farsighted or have astigmatism.  It also may be a sign that you need readers as you past the age of 45 or so.

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