optics of retinoscopy

Types of retinoscopy

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Types of retinoscopy

Static Retinoscopy In static retinoscopy, the patient is instructed to focus on a distant target positioned 6 meters away, which is considered to be at optical infinity. The reason for using 6 meters as the standard distance for retinoscopy is that when light rays come from a source situated 6 meters away, they are typically … Read more

Retinoscopy

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Retinoscopy is an optical diagnostic test used by eye care professionals to determine the refractive error of a patient’s eyes. It is a quick and accurate method of measuring the amount of correction required to produce a clear vision. The test is performed using a device called a retinoscope, which is an instrument that shines … Read more