How to test for the red reflex in a child

How to test for the red reflex in a child

Examination of pupil reflections, also known as the red reflex text, can reveal problems in the cornea, lens and sometimes the vitreous, and is particularly useful in young children. These photographs show what can occur in the case of certain major eye conditions, the most serious of which is retin...

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Main Author: Adapted from the poster: ‘See RED’ produced by JR Ainsworth, UK National Retinoblastoma Service, Birmingham, UK and the Childhood Eye Cancer Trust. www.chect.org.uk.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: International Centre for Eye Health (ICEH), London 2014-07-01
Series:Community Eye Health Journal
Subjects:
Child blindness
Online Access:http://www.cehjournal.org/article/how-to-test-for-the-red-reflex-in-a-child/

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