Red reflex examination in infants. Section on Ophthalmology. American Academy of Pediatrics

Red reflex examination is recommended for all infants. This statement describes the indications for and the technique to perform this examination, including indications for dilation of the pupils before examination and indications for referral to an ophthalmologist.

Published by Pediatrics, 2002. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.

pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11986467/