Mechanical anisocoria
AI overview
Mechanical anisocoria is anisocoria resulting from damage to the iris dilator muscle.
Key points
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It is caused by damage to the iris dilator muscle.
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result of damage to the iris dilator muscle
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Causes include trauma, angle-closure glaucoma, surgery, or uveitis.
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caused by trauma, angle-closure glaucoma , surgery such as cataract removal, or uveitis (inflammation of the eye)
Symptoms
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The two pupils differ in size.
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common eye condition in which the two pupils differ in size
Diagnosis
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Slit lamp examination is often used as a diagnostic aid.
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Slit lamp examination is often used as a diagnostic aid
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Damage to the dilator muscle is indicated by anisocoria when light intensity is lowered.
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damage to the dilator muscle is indicated by anisocoria when light intensity is lowered
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| Mechanical anisocoria | |
|---|---|
| Iris Dilator Muscle | |
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
Mechanical anisocoria refers to anisocoria, a common eye condition in which the two pupils differ in size, that is the result of damage to the iris dilator muscle, which may be caused by trauma, angle-closure glaucoma, surgery such as cataract removal, or uveitis (inflammation of the eye). Slit lamp examination is often used as a diagnostic aid: damage to the dilator muscle is indicated by anisocoria when light intensity is lowered.[1]
- ↑ Mechanical Anisocoria. "Causes of Anisocoria". Medscape. Retrieved 3 November 2015.