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Oct 19
The pupil is the black circular opening in the center of the iris of the eye. It appears black because it allows light to enter the eye and reach the retina, which is located at the back of the eye. The size of the pupil can change in response to different lighting conditions, with the muscles in the iris contracting or relaxing to adjust the amount of light entering the eye. In bright light, the pupil constricts to reduce the amount of light entering the eye, while in dim light, the pupil dilates to allow more light in for better visibility.
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Oct 19
Definition:
The pupil is a circular opening in the center of the iris, the colored part of the eye.
Structure and Function:
- Location: Situated in the front of the eye, behind the cornea and in front of the lens.
- Size: The pupil's size can vary from about 2mm to 8mm in diameter.
- Function: The pupil controls the amount of light entering the eye by changing its size.
- Mechanism: The pupil constricts (becomes smaller) in bright light to reduce the amount of light reaching the retina. It dilates (becomes larger) in dim light to increase light intake.
- Pupil Reflexes: The pupil responds to changes in light intensity through two reflexes:
- Pupillary light reflex: The pupil constricts when light is shone directly into the eye.
- Accommodation reflex: The pupil constricts when the eye focuses on nearby objects, as the lens curvature changes.
Clinical Significance:
- Pupil size: Abnormal pupil size or shape can indicate underlying eye or neurological conditions, such as:
- Dilation (mydriasis): Head injury, drug use, or Horner's syndrome
- Constriction (miosis): Pinpoint pupil (miosis) is a sign of an opioid overdose
- Pupil reflexes: Poor or absent pupil reflexes can indicate damage to the optic nerve or brain.
The pupil is a circular opening in the center of the iris, the colored part of the eye.
Structure and Function:
- Location: Situated in the front of the eye, behind the cornea and in front of the lens.
- Size: The pupil's size can vary from about 2mm to 8mm in diameter.
- Function: The pupil controls the amount of light entering the eye by changing its size.
- Mechanism: The pupil constricts (becomes smaller) in bright light to reduce the amount of light reaching the retina. It dilates (becomes larger) in dim light to increase light intake.
- Pupil Reflexes: The pupil responds to changes in light intensity through two reflexes:
- Pupillary light reflex: The pupil constricts when light is shone directly into the eye.
- Accommodation reflex: The pupil constricts when the eye focuses on nearby objects, as the lens curvature changes.
Clinical Significance:
- Pupil size: Abnormal pupil size or shape can indicate underlying eye or neurological conditions, such as:
- Dilation (mydriasis): Head injury, drug use, or Horner's syndrome
- Constriction (miosis): Pinpoint pupil (miosis) is a sign of an opioid overdose
- Pupil reflexes: Poor or absent pupil reflexes can indicate damage to the optic nerve or brain.
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