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VIDEO: Detect more pathology with pupil evaluations

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LAS VEGAS – Evaluating the pupil is an often-neglected procedure, according to Mario Gutierrez, OD, here at Vision Expo West.

He referred to a study that showed an automated pupillograph will pick up 56% of afferent pupillary defects in patients with glaucoma, whereas the swinging flashlight tests only picks up 29%.

Disclosure: Gutierrez reports he is a speaker for Konan.