Red reflex
Recommended Citation
Nguyen M, Blair K. Red Reflex. In: StatPearls. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; August 28, 2023.
Abstract
The red reflex is elicited in the Brückner test, a pediatric screening tool often used by primary care doctors and pediatricians to detect abnormalities of the eyes and ocular diseases. Originally described as a “transillumination” test, Brückner found that the red reflex was useful in detecting strabismus and amblyopia in young children. The red reflex from the retina is a quick and non-invasive test used to identify opacities in the visual axis, such as a corneal abnormality or cataract, as well as abnormalities in the posterior segment of the eye, such as retinoblastoma.
Document Type
Book Chapter
PubMed ID
31985932
Book Chapter/Book Details
StatPearls Publishing, Treasure Island (FL)
Affiliations
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital