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I discarded 2 pairs of high cost progressive eyeglass lenses due to inaccurate astigmatism results by 2 optometrists. the 3rd one got it right. why?
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Varying skills: Refraction skills vary among eye doctors. Correct measurement of astigmatism can sometimes be very difficult. Most optical shops will provide reduced cost replacement lenses when your refraction was incorrect.
Answered 8/3/2015
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