Pharmacological testing of anisocoria.
Anisocoria, or a difference in pupil size, is a common condition. Its aetiology ranges from benign to life-threatening conditions. The clinical evaluation of anisocoria is discussed, emphasising the pharmacological aids (e.g., cocaine 10% eye drops, hydroxyamphetamine eye drops, pilocarpine 0.1% eye drops, pilocarpine 1% eye drops, apraclonidine) used in differentiating the different causes of anisocoria (e.g., physiological anisocoria, Horner syndrome, Adie pupil, pharmacological anisocoria, third nerve palsy).
Antonio-Santos
Aileen A
AA
Department of Neurology and Ophthalmology, Michigan State University, A217 Clinical Center, 138 Service Road, East Lansing, MI 48824, USA. Aileen.Antonio@ht.msu.edu
Santo
Ronel N
RN
Eggenberger
Eric R
ER
D015875:Anisocoria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology* / Q000503:physiopathology; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004341:Drug Evaluation / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans