Monocular estimate method explained

Monocular estimate method
Purpose:	measure accommodation response

The monocular estimate method or monocular estimation method is a form of dynamic retinoscopy widely used to objectively measure accommodative response.^{[1] [2]} Values normally attained when performing MEM are between +0.25 and +0.50 diopters.^[2]

Notes and References

1. Tassinari JT. "Monocular estimate method retinoscopy: central tendency measures and relationship to refractive status and heterophoria." Optom Vis Sci. 2002 Nov;79(11):708-14. .
2. Taub MB, Rowe S, Bartuccio M. "Examining special populations. Part 3: Examination techniques." OT. March 10, 2006. Accessed October 2, 2006.