title: Pupillary examination.
abstract: Examination of the pupils is an essential part of the evaluation of patients in optometric practice. In this article, the normal pupil and pupillary reflexes are reviewed, along with a discussion of anisocoria and specific anomalies of the pupils. Explanation of step by step office examination techniques is presented, as well as a discussion of the pathophysiology of abnormal pupils.
mesh_terms: D000270:Adie Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006732:Horner Syndrome / Q000175:diagnosis; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009907:Optometry / Q000379:methods*; D011680:Pupil; D012025:Reflex, Pupillary