The Prevalence of Physiological Anisocoria and its Clinical Significance - A Neurosurgical Perspective

Conclusions: The prevalence of physiological anisocoria was 13.7%, which is less than what has previously been reported. The sensitivity of clinical examination in detecting early anisocoria is poor. Patients at risk of developing uncal herniation may, therefore, benefit from routine bedside pupillary assessment with a portable device such as a pupillometer.

Source: Neurology India - December 19, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Anjali Sarah George Ananth P Abraham Shalini Nair Mathew Joseph Source Type: research