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Retinoscopy
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Definition
: An objective determination of the refractive state of the eye (NEARSIGHTEDNESS; FARSIGHTEDNESS; ASTIGMATISM). By using a RETINOSCOPE, the amount of correction and the power of lens needed can be determined.
See Also
Refraction, Ocular
Other names
Skiascopies; Skiametries; Shadow Tests; Retinoscopies; Skiascopy; Skiametry; Shadow Test