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Retinoscopy (Or Shadow Test), by James Thorington, is a detailed guide to performing retinoscopy, also known as the shadow test, for determining refractive errors of the eye. This classic text, originally published in 1911, focuses on the technique as performed at a one-meter distance using a plane mirror. Thorington provides meticulous instructions and explanations, making it an invaluable resource for students and practitioners of ophthalmology and optometry. The book covers essential principles, instrumentation, and practical methods, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of this diagnostic procedure. With clear diagrams and thorough explanations, Retinoscopy remains a relevant reference for anyone interested in the history and practice of vision care. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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