Tag: Pediatric optometry

Did you know that a child's strong focusing ability can often mask their true refractive error during an eye exam?. This is a key reason why an optometrist uses cyclopentolate, a powerful cycloplegic medication that temporarily paralyzes the eye's focusing muscles to ensure an accurate prescription.

According to a 2015 report by the World Health Organization, cycloplegic refraction is recommended for children to accurately assess refractive errors. So, **What is the prescription for Cycloplegic refraction**, and why is this method often considered the standard for many patients, especially children?