In lay terms, what does RAPD mean in the following chart record? OD 2 mm / irregular / 1+ LR / 3+ NR
2 mm / irregular / 1+ LR / 3+ NR RAPD

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Paradoxical pupil response to direct light
RAPD stands for relative afferent pupillary defect-which in lay terms means a paradoxical pupil response to direct light. It is also known as Marcus-Gunn pupil and is observed during the swinging-flashlight test. The most common cause of RAPD is a lesion on the optic nerve or severe retinal disease.

In Lay Terms, What Does RAPD Mean in the Following