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Can the wavescan measurements of custom LASIK be incorrect?

LqMar 29, 2014
When I was having my wavescan done the technician said not to stare at the image because it would cause the eye to over focus but rather to look above the image. Will an accurate reading result if you don't look at the image?

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Dr. Michael K. Tracy, MD
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