Stewart Optical Education Services

Methods of Retinoscopy

Course Description:

This course concentrates exclusively on retinoscopy with an approach that is easy for most people to learn.

Note: This is part of a 3-course series: Retinoscopy / Refractometry / Functional Testing. However, courses may be taken in any order.

Open to all levels of ophthalmic personnel.

Topics Covered:

• How to hold and use the retinoscope.
• Working distance.
• Axis labeling.
• How to check your work for accuracy.
• How to retinoscope oblique reflexes.
• Dealing with difficult reflexes.
• Retinoscoping pre- and post-refractive surgery patients.
• Special retinoscopic techniques.

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