Traumatic mydriasis

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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!
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