ri-scope® retinoscope
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The ri-scope® retinoscope, also referred to as the skiascope, measures the refractive power of the eye. Refractive flaws, such as near- and far-sightedness, as well as astigmatism can be detected and diagnosed. Riester offers the split-light retinoscope (glow is a stitch) model.
Easy to operate Retinoscope
Easy to operate with knurled thumb screw. The line image can be focused with the controls and turned 360º, angle read-out displayed on the integrated scale. Holder for hanging and placement of the fixation card into position for dynamic retinoscopy.
Retinoscope details
- Examination window
- 360° scale
- Knurled thumb screw
- Bayonet fitting to quickly switch instrument heads

Features and benefits
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Available with XL 3.5 V xenon lamp or HL 2.5 V halogen lamp
- The slit-light retinoscope with a light beam in the form of a line, simplifies detection and diagnosis of astigmatic refractive flaws. The reflex in the form of a line is moved vertically to the axis across the pupils of the patient with a slight oscillating movement. A shadow moves in the same or opposite direction.
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Co-movement (plus lines): The patient is far-sighted.
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Counter-movement (minus lines): The patient is near-sighted.
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Easy to operate with knurled thumb screw. The line and spot image can be focussed with the controls and turned 360°, angle read-out displayed on the integrated scale.
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Holder for hanging and placement of the fixation card into position for dynamic retinoscopy.
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Delivered with two fixation cards. The patient’s eye can adjust optimally to the distance to the retinoscope.
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Integrated eyeglass protection
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Bayonet fitting for quick and secure attachment to the handle
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Dust-proof, very sturdy and light casing made of impact-resistant ABS plastic
Product details
| ri-scope® retinoscope | |
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| The lamp for ri-scope® retinoscope | Slit - HL 2.5 V, 440 mA mean life span 15 h Slit - XL 3.5 V, 690 mA mean life span 50 h |
| Battery | 2 Alkaline AA / C 1.5 V batteries. 1 Li-Ion battery for C-handle |
| Ambient temperature | 0 °C to 40 °C |
| Relative humidity | 30% to 70% non-condensing |
| Storage/ Transport ambient temperature | -10 °C to 55 °C |
| Storage/ Transport relative humidity | 30% to 85% non-condensing |
| Air pressure/ Transport relative humidity | 800 hPa - 1100 hPa |
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