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MacNab's Retinoscope

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MacNab's Retinoscope

 
Retinoscopes were used at arms length to estimate the patient's refraction. The calibrations around the outside are the axis of the astigmatism. The light would be situated next to the patient shining towards the examiner and reflected from the mirror or glass into the patient's eye. Presumably, the cogs can revolve the 'streak' formed by the mirror/glass to the axis of the astigmatism. It is a beautifully made instrument with a detachable ivory handle in its own silk and velvet case leather case. All in excellent condition.