Retinoscopy Revealed: Mastering the Objective Refraction

Retinoscopy Revealed: Mastering the Objective Refraction

Clinical Skills Corner
Episode 2
03:022025-10-12
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Episode Description

A deep dive into retinoscopy techniques for objective refraction. This episode explains how to estimate refractive errors with precision, interpret "with" and "against" motion, and neutralize prescriptions for myopia, hyperopia, and astigmatism.

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retinoscopy
objective refraction
refractive error
astigmatism
with motion
against motion
phoropter technique
trial frame
cycloplegic refraction
keratoconus

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