Traumatic mydriasis: Difference between revisions

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==General==
==General==
*Pupillary dilation due to blunt trauma to the globe
*Pupillary dilation due to blunt trauma to the globe
**Pupil is poorly reactive to light in both direct and consensual light exposure
*Occurs due to small tears in the ciliary muscles
*Occurs due to small tears in the ciliary muscles
*May be transient or permanent
*No specific ED management, but requires ophthalmology follow up
*No specific ED management, but requires ophthalmology follow up
*Diagnosis of exclusion!
*Diagnosis of exclusion!

Revision as of 01:44, 28 September 2017

General

  • Pupillary dilation due to blunt trauma to the globe
    • Pupil is poorly reactive to light in both direct and consensual light exposure
  • Occurs due to small tears in the ciliary muscles
  • May be transient or permanent
  • No specific ED management, but requires ophthalmology follow up
  • Diagnosis of exclusion!