title: Why patients return after refraction.
abstract: Although nonsurgical ophthalmologic practice depends on refraction, in recent years interest in this procedure has decreased. The ophthalmologist, however, must recognize that a well done refraction builds the patient's confidence and is the basis on which most surgical practices develop.
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D005139:Eyeglasses; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged