Pupillary examination.
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.
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