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Meaning of "retinoscope" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RETINOSCOPE

retinoscope  [ˈrɛtɪnəˌskəʊp] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RETINOSCOPE

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Retinoscope is a noun.
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WHAT DOES RETINOSCOPE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Retinoscopy

Retinoscopy is a technique to obtain an objective measurement of the refractive error of a patient's eyes. The examiner uses a retinoscope to shine light into the patient's eye and observes the reflection off the patient's retina. While moving the streak or spot of light across the pupil the examiner observes the relative movement of the reflex then uses a phoropter or manually places lenses over the eye to "neutralize" the reflex. Static retinoscopy is a type of retinoscopy used in determining a patient's refractive error. It relies on Foucault's principle, which states that the examiner should simulate optical infinity to obtain the correct refractive power. Hence, a power corresponding to the working distance is subtracted from the gross retinoscopy value to give the patient's refractive condition, the working distance lens being one which has a focal length of the examiner's distance from the patient. Myopes display an "against" reflex, which means that the direction of movement of light observed from the retina is a different direction to that in which the light beam is swept.

Definition of retinoscope in the English dictionary

The definition of retinoscope in the dictionary is an instrument that reflects a beam of light from a mirror into the eye.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RETINOSCOPE


arthroscope
ˈɑːθrəˌskəʊp
bioscope
ˈbaɪəˌskəʊp
bronchoscope
ˈbrɒŋkəˌskəʊp
chronoscope
ˈkrɒnəˌskəʊp
CinemaScope
ˈsɪnɪməˌskəʊp
colposcope
ˈkɒlpəˌskəʊp
diascope
ˈdaɪəˌskəʊp
gyroscope
ˈdʒaɪrəˌskəʊp
horoscope
ˈhɒrəˌskəʊp
kaleidoscope
kəˈlaɪdəˌskəʊp
laparoscope
ˈlæpərəˌskəʊp
laryngoscope
ləˈrɪŋɡəˌskəʊp
microscope
ˈmaɪkrəˌskəʊp
ophthalmoscope
ɒfˈθælməˌskəʊp
oscilloscope
ɒˈsɪləˌskəʊp
rotoscope
ˈrəʊtəˌskəʊp
spectroscope
ˈspɛktrəˌskəʊp
stereoscope
ˈstɛrɪəˌskəʊp
stethoscope
ˈstɛθəˌskəʊp
stroboscope
ˈstrəʊbəˌskəʊp

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RETINOSCOPE

retinene
retinispora
retinite
retinitides
retinitis
retinitis pigmentosa
retinoblastoma
retinoid
retinol
retinopathy
retinoscopic
retinoscopically
retinoscopist
retinoscopy
retinospora
retinotectal
retint
retinue
retinued
retinula

WORDS THAT END LIKE RETINOSCOPE

astronomical telescope
borescope
compound microscope
confocal microscope
cope
cystoscope
electron microscope
endoscope
fluoroscope
Hubble space telescope
Hubble telescope
kinescope
kinetoscope
mutoscope
otoscope
periscope
polariscope
radio telescope
scanning electron microscope
scope
telescope

Synonyms and antonyms of retinoscope in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «retinoscope» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RETINOSCOPE

Find out the translation of retinoscope to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of retinoscope from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «retinoscope» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

检影镜
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

retinoscopio
570 millions of speakers

English

retinoscope
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

retinoscope
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الشبكية
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ретиноскоп
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

retinoscope
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

retinoscope
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

skiascope
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Retinoscope
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Retinoskop
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

検影器
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

retinoscope
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Retinoscope
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

retinoscope
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

retinoscope
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रेटिनॉस्कोप
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

retinoskop
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

retinoscopio
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

retinoskopii
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ретіноскопи
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

retinoscope
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

retinoscope
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

retinoscope
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

retinoskopet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

retinoscope
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of retinoscope

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RETINOSCOPE»

The term «retinoscope» is normally little used and occupies the 134.405 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RETINOSCOPE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about retinoscope

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RETINOSCOPE»

Discover the use of retinoscope in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to retinoscope and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Retinoscopy Book: An Introductory Manual for Eye Care ...
For over 25 years, The Retinoscopy Book: An Introductory Manual for Eye Care Professionals has been the only basic instruction manual designed specifically to teach the art of clinical retinoscopy.
John M. Corboy, 2003
2
Primary Care Optometry
s s Figure 9-18 Illumination system of a plane-mirror retinoscope: (a) mirror is directed toward patient's pupil; (b) mirror is tilted upward, causing spot of light on retina to move upward. movement of this light-and-shadow effect in 1859. French  ...
Theodore Grosvenor, Theodore P. Grosvenor, 2007
3
Optics, Retinoscopy, and Refractometry
Figure 2-5a. Retinoscope with stationary bulb (inserts into base of retinoscope head). Figure 2-5b. Retinoscope with bulb located on top of handle (bulb moves as the sleeve is moved.) accomplished with a plane-mirror effect. Retinoscopes ...
Al Lens, 2006
4
The Eye Exam: A Complete Guide
The basic retinoscope. The light source is housed in the handle. The light emanates from the source as diverging light that then passes through a converging lens. The distance from the light source to the lens can be varied resulting in a ...
Gary S. Schwartz, 2006
5
Clinical Techniques in Ophthalmology
This chapter will only deal with the slit retinoscope (as opposed to the slightly more unusual spot retinoscope, although the principles involved are similar). Principles The modern retinoscope consists of a light source, a mirror and a sight hole ...
Simon N. Madge, 2006
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Optometry: Science, Techniques and Clinical Management
Now the fundus of the patient's eye is focused at (or conjugate with) the sighthole of the retinoscope and as the light patch moves over the patient's fundus there is almost instantaneous cutoff of the return beam as it reaches the edge of the ...
Mark Rosenfield, Nicola Logan, Keith H. Edwards, 2009
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The Ophthalmic Assistant: A Text for Allied and Associated ...
There are two basic types: the spot retinoscope and the streak retinoscope. Spot retinoscope The spot retinoscope is designed so that the refractionist can look down the center of a slightly diverging beam of light through the pupil of the ...
Harold A. Stein, Raymond M. Stein, Melvin I. Freeman, 2012
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Manual of Contact Lens Prescribing and Fitting
A. “With” movement. The CD-ROM movie shows the beam in the pupil moving in the same direction as the retinoscope beam. A “with”move- ment indicates a hypermetropic refraction. Speed of movement is slower with higher refractive errors.
Milton M. Hom, Adrian S. Bruce, 2006
9
Clinical Examination in Ophthalmology
'JR5H Plane Mirror Retinoscope This consists of a plane mirror mounted on a handle. In fact the mirror has a mild curvature. The mirror is circular in shape. There is either deficiency of silvering in the centre of the mirror or a hole is bored in the ...
Mukherjee, 2006
10
Ophthalmic Clinical Procedures: A Multimedia Guide
Push retinoscope collar down for maximum beam divergence. Relax accommodation in patient's fixating left eye by placing increasing plus lenses in the left cell of the trial frame until the retinoscopy reflex (also known as ret reflex) has against ...
Frank Eperjesi, Hannah Bartlett, Mark C. M. Dunne, 2007

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RETINOSCOPE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term retinoscope is used in the context of the following news items.
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Retinoscope Industry 2019 Forecasts Company Profile, Product …
The Globes and Chinese Retinoscope Industry are segmented on the basis of application, classification and manufacturing technology within this report. «Medgadget.com, Jul 15»
2
Oakland infant's cancer diagnosis is family's call to action
The red reflex refers to the reflection of light from the retina, usually tested with an opthalmoscope or a retinoscope. The test is used to detect any eye problems, ... «NorthJersey.com, Jul 15»
3
Les tulipes des Lions pour aider contre le cancer
... a été remis des tables pour les patients en chimiothérapie; ou encore un don pour les associations Retinoscope, Enfants et Santé ou encore Toujours Femme, ... «Info-chalon.com, Jun 15»
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At the time in the UK I was working in a well-equipped practice near London, and my retinoscope and ophthalmoscope were merely 'display items' in the corner ... «Optometry Today, May 15»
5
New autorefractor helps take vision care to remote locations
“They used our device and got plano in both eyes, and the same thing with a retinoscope. Doctors love the fact that they can use it on kids and also take it out for ... «Healio, Jan 15»
6
David Shenton reflects on 25 years of the Windows cartoon
... my mind, one was the optometrist who ate an apple as he looked into my eyes, the scrunching was really loud and I felt his jaw move through the retinoscope. «Optician Online, Nov 14»
7
Optician to close up firm after 35 years
AN OPTICIAN will hang up her retinoscope next month after testing eyes in Ramsgate for almost 35 years. Jennifer Davies, 60, has run JF Davies Opticians in ... «thanetgazette.co.uk, May 14»
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“안경사, 검영기 사용해 굴절검사? 무면허의료행위 조장”
의협은 이어 “검영기(retinoscope)를 사용하는 타각적 굴절검사는 안과의사의 기본적인 초기 진단 검사에 해당되는 전문적인 의료행위에 해당한다”며 “안경사에 의한 ... «청년의사, May 14»
9
The OSCE is in sight
Attending the OSCE, the pre-reg is required to bring their retinoscope and ophthalmoscope, even though they may not use them. There will also always be a ... «Optometry Today, Apr 14»
10
At one with stage two
Therefore, it is imperative that the pre-reg is confident in using their retinoscope to obtain a refraction base, before moving on to subjective refraction to fine-tune ... «Optometry Today, Mar 14»

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