Retinoscopy is an objective method to determine refractive error by neutralizing the light reflex seen in the eye. It was introduced by Bowmann and uses the principle of neutralization by observing how the direction of light traveling across the pupil changes with different lenses. The doctor observes the movement of the illuminated pupil area through different stages - illumination by the light source, reflection of light inside the eye, and projection of the reflected light. Retinoscopy can be done with a plane or concave mirror and helps determine the type and amount of ametropia present. The endpoint is achieved when just overcorrection is seen with movement of the light reflex.