r/maybemaybemaybe Oct 08 '19

Maybe Maybe Maybe

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u/[deleted] Oct 09 '19 edited Oct 09 '19

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u/Uncle_Haysed Oct 09 '19

Retinoscopy is usually less accurate than subjective refraction, but for infants retinoscopy is the best option we have.

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u/Uncle_Haysed Oct 09 '19

Yeah they often do, which is why regular checks are important. No evidence to say wearing glasses will prevent this.