Retinoscope

Key Features

• Light source:A retinoscope has a built-in light that shines into the patient’s eye, illuminating the retina.
• Mirror or lens system: It contains a lens system that allows the examiner to focus the light and adjust its angle.
• Reflected light movement: The examiner observes the movement of light reflected off the retina as the patient looks in different directions. Based on this movement, the refractive error can be assessed.
• Handheld device:Retinoscopes are small, handheld devices with a beam of light that can be rotated or moved vertically and horizontally.