During a pediatric retinoscopy, the child will be asked to fixate on a target while the examiner shines a light into the eye and observes the reflex. To make the process easier, cycloplegic eye drops may be used to temporarily paralyze the focusing muscles of the eye, providing a more accurate measurement. The examiner may use a retinoscope, a handheld device that projects a beam of light, and lenses to neutralize the reflex.
