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sciascope (n.)
A device for determining the refractive state of the eye by observing the movements of the retinal lights and shadows.
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A device for determining the refractive state of the eye by observing the movements of the retinal lights and shadows.
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The sciascope is an ophthalmic instrument used to evaluate the astigmatism of the eye.
It consists of a light source, a rotating disc with adjustable slits, and a viewing aperture.
The sciascope is held at a specific distance from the patient's eye, with the disc rotating in front of the light source.
The examiner observes the movement of the shadow created by the rotating disc on the patient's pupil.
