Red reflex
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The red reflex refers to the reddish-orange reflection from the eye's retina that is observed when using an ophthalmoscope or retinoscope. Leukocoria, or white coloration of the eye, is a diseased state that can be caused by one of many factors, including cataracts. The eyes of newborns are checked for leukocoria to screen for retinoblastomas.
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- "Red reflex examination in infants. Section on Ophthalmology. American Academy of Pediatrics." Pediatrics. 2002 May;109(5):980-1. PMID 11986467.
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