LOINC long common name : PhenX - refractive error - child protocol 111402;
LOINC short name : Refractive error child proto;
LOINC description : Refractive error in children is measured using cycloplegic autorefraction with the
Retinomax. Eyes undergo cycloplegia after pupillary dilating eyedrops and eight readings
of refractive error of each eye are taken with the Retinomax in the Refractions and
Keratometry mode. In instances where cycloplegic autorefraction cannot be obtained
on an eye or when it is of poor quality (Retinomax confidence rating 7), cycloplegic
retinoscopy is performed to obtain a measure of refractive error. This protocol uses
Retinomax to measure refractive error in children. Other instruments can be used to
measure refractive error. If other instruments are used, the reproducibility of the
measurements should be comparable to those acquired with this protocol. In addition,
when other instruments are used to collect these measurements, the manufacturer and
model of equipment should be recorded. These other devices may require some different
steps than are described in this protocol. Investigators should follow the equipment
manufacturer's instructions to ensure quality control.;