Pupil disorders. Flashcards
1
Q
Name some causes of a dilated pupil?
A
CN 3 palsy
Holmes aide pupil
Dilating drugs
Acute glaucoma.
2
Q
Name some causes of a constricted pupil?
A
Bright light. Accommodation. Opiate overdose. Horners syndrome Constricting drugs (miotics) Argyll Robertson.
3
Q
Causes of RAPD:
A
CRAO
Optic neuritis
Retinal detachment
4
Q
What is a Holmes aidie pupil?
A
Benign, unilateral dilated pupil.
Normal response to acclamation.
5
Q
What is the Argyll Robertson pupil?
A
UNilateral contricted pupil
Accommodates but does not dilate.
Prostitute pupil.
Cause by neurosyphilis.
6
Q
Name a constricting drug?
A
Pilocarpine.
7
Q
Names a dilating drug?
A
Cyclopentolate / tropicamide.