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What is cycloplegic refraction?
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Cyclo refraction: This is a refraction done to get a more accurate measuement when the patient young (child) or is anxious focusing mechanism is working overtime. This relaxes the mechanism so the glasses measurement is accuracte.
Answered 6/29/2015
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