20/12/2025
Retinoscopy isn’t old school — it’s essential 👶👁️
When assessing children, we can’t rely on subjective answers alone.
Many kids can’t clearly explain what they see — and some will just guess.
That’s why retinoscopy matters.
✨ Why it’s a cornerstone of paediatric eye exams:
• Provides an objective measurement of refractive error
• Doesn’t depend on letters, language, or confidence
• Helps detect hidden long-sightedness, astigmatism & anisometropia
• Crucial for pre-verbal, anxious, or neurodivergent children
Retinoscopy shows us what the child’s visual system is actually doing — not just what they can tell us.
In a world of automated testing, this skill still makes a real difference to visual development ❤️
