Question

question 27 1 pts a provider performs an eye examination during a health maintenance visit and notes a difference of 0.5 mm in size between the patients pupils. what does this finding indicate? a relative afferent pupillary defect indication of a difference in intraocular pressure likely underlying neurological abnormality probable benign, physiologic anisocoria

Explanation:

Physiologic anisocoria is a common, benign condition where there is a small (usually up to 1 - 2 mm) difference in pupil size. A 0.5 mm difference is likely to be physiologic. A relative afferent pupillary defect is related to optic nerve issues and usually presents with other symptoms. A difference in intraocular pressure is not typically indicated by a small pupil - size difference alone. A small pupil - size difference is not likely to be a sign of an underlying neurological abnormality without other associated symptoms.

Answer:

D. Probable benign, physiologic anisocoria