consensual light reflex


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con·sen·su·al re·ac·tion

contraction of the pupil of the fellow eye in consensus with the pupil of the illuminated eye.
Synonym(s): consensual light reflex, indirect pupillary reaction

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

con·sen·su·al light re·flex

(kŏn-sen'shū-ăl līt rē'fleks)
Constriction of both pupils when only one is exposed to bright light; indicates integrity of optic nerve on exposed side and of oculomotor nerves on both sides.
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