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Are dilating eye drops necessary for retinoscopy?

April 26, 2017dilating Drops eye necessary retinoscopy

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Are dilating eye drops necessary for retinoscopy?

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Children’s eyes are typically dilated for retinoscopy because the reflex is easier to see when the pupil is large and because the drops are needed to temporarily limit the eye’s ability to accommodate or focus. This allows for a more accurate determination of the refractive error.