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consensual light reflex |
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consensual light reflex, a normally present crossed reflex in which light directed at one eye causes the opposite pupil to contract. In monocular blindness the pupil of the blind eye reacts consensually with stimulation of the seeing eye but does not cause constriction of the pupil of either eye. Also called consensual reaction to light. See also light reflex. Compare direct light reflex. consensual excited by reflex stimulation. consensual light reflex application of a bright light to one eye causes reflex constriction of the pupil of the other, as well as the pupil of the first eye. consensual light reflex Ophthalmology The ability of both pupils to react to light which is tested by shining a beam of light in one eye, and assessing the response of the other eye, which normally constricts How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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