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 eye trauma]]
**Pupil is poorly reactive to light in both direct and consensual light exposure
**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

Revision as of 01:46, 28 September 2017

General

  • Pupillary dilation due to blunt eye trauma
    • 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!