The Role of Orthoptists in Refraction Article Swipe
Miriam L. Conway
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Rakhee Shah
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Eric Chapman
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Bruce J. W. Evans
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· 2025
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.22599/bioj.384
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· 2025
· Open Access
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· DOI: https://doi.org/10.22599/bioj.384
This study assessed the involvement of orthoptists in present and prospective refraction services, including their potential to legally issue optical prescriptions. The research outlined both the potential benefits and mitigating strategies to address concerns if orthoptists could issue optical prescriptions.
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