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During which part of the eye exam do they test for nearsight/farsight?

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Dr. Jay Bradley answered

Specializes in Cornea, Cataract, & Refractive (LASIK & PRK) Surgery

Glasses check: This information would be obtained during your old glasses chech, your aturefraction, your refraction.

Answered 12/12/2012

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