Efferent pupillary defects : Anisocoria and impaired light reaction

Efferent pupillary defects are caused by problems of sympathetic or parasympathetic innervation or structural iris changes presenting as anisocoria or impaired pupillary light reaction. This overview describes the diagnostic steps for evaluating efferent pupillary disorders and outlines further step...

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Published in:Der Ophthalmologe : Zeitschrift der Deutschen Ophthalmologischen Gesellschaft 2017-01, Vol.114 (1), p.79-90
Main Authors: Wilhelm, H, Kelbsch, C
Format: Article
Language:ger
Subjects:
Anisocoria - diagnosis
Anisocoria - etiology
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases - complications
Autonomic Nervous System Diseases - diagnosis
Diagnosis, Differential
Evidence-Based Medicine
Humans
Iris Diseases - complications
Iris Diseases - diagnosis
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Summary:Efferent pupillary defects are caused by problems of sympathetic or parasympathetic innervation or structural iris changes presenting as anisocoria or impaired pupillary light reaction. This overview describes the diagnostic steps for evaluating efferent pupillary disorders and outlines further steps of work-up.
ISSN:1433-0423
DOI:10.1007/s00347-016-0420-8