One of the most important objective measurements
to determine refractive state of the eye. While
observing the pupillary reflex's motion in response
to a light source (retinoscope) at a known distance,
varying lens combinations are aligned with a phoropter
until a "neutral point" of no movement
is noted. The lens combination is adjusted for
the light source distance to establish the refractive
state.
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