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My 4 yrs son is diagnosed via retinoscopy for short sightedness & stigmatism (-6,+2.25x90) both eyes. is there a possibility of test error?
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YES: Yes, I would suggest an autorefraction with a hand held autorefractor, preferably at a pediatric ophthalmologist's office.
Answered 2/26/2017
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