Unit 3: Pupil Abnormalities, Facial Nerve Palsy & Ptosis

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  • In a darkened room the smaller pupil is likely to be the defective one (a normal pupil will dilate in darkness)
  • In bright conditions the larger pupil is likely to be the defective one (in a bright room the pupil naturally constricts)

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  • Get patient to fixate a distant target and observe pupil sizes.
    • Does each pupil have a regular, round, shape?