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What happens to the pupils of both eyes when one eye is exposed to light?
What happens to the pupils of both eyes when one eye is exposed to light?
- Constriction of both pupils (correct)
- Dilation of both pupils
- Dilation of one pupil and constriction of the other
- No change in pupil size
What is the term for the reflex constriction of the pupil of the same eye exposed to light?
What is the term for the reflex constriction of the pupil of the same eye exposed to light?
- Direct reflex (correct)
- Consensual reflex
- Indirect reflex
- Pupillary reflex
What is the purpose of holding a torch away from the line of vision during the pupillary light reflex test?
What is the purpose of holding a torch away from the line of vision during the pupillary light reflex test?
- To test the subject's peripheral vision
- To test the subject's reaction time
- To avoid stimulating the pupil prematurely (correct)
- To ensure the subject is not distracted
What is observed in a normal pupillary light reflex test?
What is observed in a normal pupillary light reflex test?
Why is the pupillary light reflex test performed?
Why is the pupillary light reflex test performed?
What is the nerve responsible for transmitting the signal for pupillary constriction?
What is the nerve responsible for transmitting the signal for pupillary constriction?
What is the purpose of miosis in the accommodation reflex?
What is the purpose of miosis in the accommodation reflex?
What is observed in the pupil size during near vision with convergence of both eyes?
What is observed in the pupil size during near vision with convergence of both eyes?
What is the minimum retinal distance required for visual acuity?
What is the minimum retinal distance required for visual acuity?
What is the purpose of the Landolt broken circle chart?
What is the purpose of the Landolt broken circle chart?
What is the minimum visual angle required for visual acuity?
What is the minimum visual angle required for visual acuity?
What is the purpose of accommodation in the accommodation reflex?
What is the purpose of accommodation in the accommodation reflex?
What is the purpose of standing 6 meters from the chart during a visual acuity test?
What is the purpose of standing 6 meters from the chart during a visual acuity test?
What is the formula used to determine visual acuity?
What is the formula used to determine visual acuity?
What is the purpose of Weber's test?
What is the purpose of Weber's test?
What is the sequence of tests used if a patient is unable to see at 1 meter?
What is the sequence of tests used if a patient is unable to see at 1 meter?
What is the distance at which the largest letter on the Snellen's chart is visible to the normal eye?
What is the distance at which the largest letter on the Snellen's chart is visible to the normal eye?
What is the result of a visual acuity test if a patient can see marks up to the 18-meter level only?
What is the result of a visual acuity test if a patient can see marks up to the 18-meter level only?
