MD Mehedi Hasan

Associate Optometrist and In-charge Optometrist of Vision Therapy Clinic, Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital (IIEI&H), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh

*Corresponding Author: MD Mehedi Hasan, Associate Optometrist and In-charge Optometrist of Vision Therapy Clinic, Ispahani Islamia Eye Institute and Hospital (IIEI&H), Farmgate, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Received: October 10, 2023; Published: December 12, 2023

Abstract

Amblyopia is one of the major causes of visual loss. Early detection of refractive errors can prevent this. Retinoscopy in infancy plays a vital role as autorefraction doesn’t provide a valid refractive error status in children and infants. Cycloplegic refraction is a must for every infant's first eye checkup, as due to highly accommodating reflexes, we may get a false refractive status. Some refractive errors are not significant at certain ages, depending on strabismus.

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Citation

Citation: MD Mehedi Hasan. “Retinoscopy Tricks and Tips for Pediatric Age Group".Acta Scientific Ophthalmology 7.1 (2024): 16.

Copyright

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