The monocular estimate method or monocular estimation method is a form of
dynamic retinoscopy widely used to objectively measure
accommodative response.
[Tassinari JT. "Monocular estimate method retinoscopy: central tendency measures and relationship to refractive status and heterophoria." ''Optom Vis Sci.'' 2002 Nov;79(11):708-14. .][Taub MB, Rowe S, Bartuccio M]
"Examining special populations. Part 3: Examination techniques."
''OT.'' March 10, 2006. Accessed October 2, 2006. Values normally attained when performing MEM are between +0.25 and +0.50
diopter
A dioptre (British spelling) or diopter (American spelling) is a unit of measurement with dimension of reciprocal length, equivalent to one reciprocal metre, 1 dioptre = 1 m−1. It is normally used to express the optical power of a lens or cur ...
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Ophthalmology
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