Routine Eye Examination - Retinoscopy

Retinoscopy

Retinoscopy is a test that gives your eye doctor an idea about the refractive error. It is usually performed after testing for visual acuity.

Retinoscopy is performed in a dark room. You will be given a large target to fixate on. The eye doctor will shine a light at your eye and flip lenses in front on your eye. Based on the way the light reflects from your eye, your doctor is able to give your eye glass prescription.