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Anisocoria Evaluation Flow Chart - Differential Diagnosis
1. Check pupillary reaction to light 
2. Measure pupil size.
Anisocoria Evaluation ... If anisocoria iS ... - CN III Palsy ... #Evaluation #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #Ophthalmology
Adie's Pupil
What? Unknown nature & benign
 • Regular and mildly dilated pupil (4-6mm);
 • Light-near dissociaton;
Adie's Pupil What ... Diagnosis: • CN Ill Palsy ... • Physiologic Anisocoria ... #PhysicalExam #neurology ... #ophthalmology
Adie’s Tonic Pupil on Physical Exam

A young female was referred in for a sudden onset anisocoria.
a sudden onset anisocoria ... denotes anisocoria ... oculomotor nerve palsy ... #video #ophthalmology ... #physicalexam #neurology
The Neurological Evaluation of a Comatose Patient

Definition:
 • Coma: a state of unresponsiveness; the absence of
• Corneal reflex ... • Gag reflex ... • Cough reflex ... Pupils: • Anisocoria ... #PhysicalExam #neurology
Diplopia - Double Vision - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Clinical Pearls:
 • Diplopia is almost always binocular.
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• CN VI palsy ... ptosis with CN Ill palsy ... • Neurologic ... large/unreactive pupil ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
HORNY PAMELA Mnemonic for Horner’s Syndrome

Horner’s syndrome is classically associated with ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis.
severe than CN III palsy ... ciliary-spinal reflex ... A - Anisocoria - ... Unequal pupil sizes ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Neurology