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Interpretation of the dilated pupil during endoscopic sinus surgery

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  29 June 2007

J. D. T. Mason ,
R. J. Haynes  and
N. S. Jones
J. D. T. Mason
Affiliation:
Department of ENT-Head and Neck Surgery, Royal Bolton Hospital, Bolton, UK.
R. J. Haynes
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
N. S. Jones*
Affiliation:
Departments of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery and Ophthalmology, University Hospital, Nottingham, UK.
*
Address for correspondence: N. S. Jones, Department of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery, University Hospital, Nottingham NG7 2UH.
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Abstract

This article describes the anatomy of the visual pathways and how they should be assessed under anaesthesia. The differential diagnosis of asymmetrical pupils is illustrated with clinical examples and a strategy as to how they should be examined.

Keywords

VisionEndoscopyNasal cavitySinusitisVisual pathwaysVision disorders
Type
Main Articles
Information
The Journal of Laryngology & Otology , Volume 112 , Issue 7 , July 1998 , pp. 622 - 627
Copyright
Copyright © JLO (1984) Limited 1998

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