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Argyll Robertson Pupil
Definition:
 - Irregular and small (1-2mm) pupil
 - Light-near dissociation (accommodation remains intact)
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Argyll Robertson ... - Light-near dissociation ... bilateral - Abscent pupillary ... @neudrawlogy #Argyll ... #neurology #diagnosis
Pupillary Abnormalities  Overview
 - Unequal Pupils (anisocoria)
 - Tonic pupil (Adie's pupil)
 - OculomotorNerve (CN
Pupillary Abnormalities ... anisocoria) - Tonic ... do not react to light ... indicate Argyll ... #Diagnosis #Ophthalmology
Instructions on how to perform the swinging light test to detect a relative afferent pupillary defect.

http://www.cmaj.ca/content/early/2015/01/05/cmaj.140685

Normal
test to detect ... object (to avoid a near ... Both pupils should ... Both pupils should ... #Diagnosis #PhysicalExam
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
(4-6mm); • Light-near ... movements - no light-near ... dissociation • ... Other causes of tonic ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect

This maneuver of intermittent light stimulus is called the alternating light test or
Marcus Gunn's pupils ... very sensitive diagnostic ... #Defect #Neurology ... #Clinical #Video ... #Pupils #MacrusGunn
Adie’s Tonic Pupil on Physical Exam

A young female was referred in for a sudden onset anisocoria.
Adie’s Tonic Pupil ... Adie’s tonic pupil ... with light near ... Syphilis should ... #clinical #video
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
Reflexes: • Pupillary ... light reflex ... Cough reflex Pupils ... If ok with ICU team ... #PhysicalExam #neurology