Absent Red Reflex in Surgery — Case | Ophthalmology | SMLE Q#16112

SMLE Question #16112

Surgery Ophthalmology

Objective: OBJ-1737

Last updated: February 2026
A 2-month-old boy presents for a routine well-baby visit. On eye examination, the right pupil shows a white pupillary reflex with an absent red reflex, while the left eye has a normal red reflex. What is the most appropriate next step in management?

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