Clinical Refraction Tips and Tricks

Here’s what I’ve learned through years of hands-on experience.

Perfecting Prism

Don’t back down from this life-changing treatment. Here’s where to start.

Going Old School: A Refresher on Retinoscopy

Refracting without an autorefractor or a phoropter has its advantages for some patients. Brush up on your skills with these case examples.

When the Retinoscope Ruled

The earliest optometrists didn’t need much more than this essential handheld instrument, an eye chart and an inquisitive mind.

Spectacle Dispensing: How Do You Solve These Tough Refraction Challenges?

Patients who wear rigid gas permeables, are diagnosed with diabetes or are in need of prism can be some of the most difficult to fit with spectacles. These tips can help you succeed with hard-to-refract cases.

Sharpen your Subjective Refraction Technique

Minimize chair time, avoid frustration and help patients see better with this standardized protocol.