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What is the definition or description of: refractive error?
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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.
Answered 6/10/2017
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