Some eye tests lead to inaccurate prescriptions that could cause health problems, says a consumer report. Seven out of 36 prescriptions given to Which? researchers were wrong and could cause headaches and blurred vision. And 17 of 39 eye checks were either poor or very poor in quality, the survey found.
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Millions being prescribed the wrong glasses - The Telegraph 30th August 2007
Opticians put patients health at risk with shoddy eye testing, investigation reveals - Daily Mail 29th August 2007
Study exposes 'flawed' eye tests - BBC Health News 29th August 2007
Wrong eye tests may be bad for your health - The Independent 30th August 2007
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