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*Pupillary dilation due to [[blunt eye trauma]] | *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 | ||
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*No specific ED management, but requires ophthalmology follow up | *No specific ED management, but requires ophthalmology follow up | ||
*Diagnosis of exclusion! | *Diagnosis of exclusion! | ||
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Revision as of 23:49, 28 September 2017
Background
- 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!