ODOQuiz - One Day One Question

07 September 2025

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1. Which eye is abnormal?

Right eye is abnormal

2. What is the examination performed here?

The red reflex examination is a simple, non-invasive, painless, quick and easy test, crucial tool for detecting eye conditions early in life, such as retinoblastoma, cataracts, and others

3. Mention the five steps in the examination

Steps
a. Darken the room: For dilating pupils, to see the red reflex easier.
Use an ophthalmoscope: with the lens power typically set at 0 or matched to the examiner's refractive error.
b. Shine the light: The light is directed at the patient's pupils from a distance of about (30-45 cm).
c. Observe the reflex: Look for bright, reddish-orange glow in the pupil.
d. Assess for asymmetry and abnormalities

4. Two DD for Pallor?

Leucocoria or white reflex DD: Cataract, retinoblastoma