An unexpected finding during the assessment of the pupils of the eyes is:

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Normal pupils are round,clear,and equal in size and shape.No opacity should be present.
Inspect pupils for size,shape,and equality.Normal pupils are round,clear,and equal in size and shape.Test pupillary reflexes.To test reaction to light,dim the room lights.If lights cannot be dimmed,cup hand over the eye to temporarily shield the light.As patient looks straight ahead,move penlight from side of patient's face and direct light on pupil.Observe pupillary response of both eyes,noting briskness and equality of reflex.A darkened room normally ensures a brisk response of the pupils to light.The pupil that is illuminated constricts.The pupil in the other eye should constrict equally (consensual light reflex).
Test pupillary reflexes.To test reaction to light,dim the room lights.If lights cannot be dimmed,cup hand over the eye to temporarily shield the light.As patient looks straight ahead,move penlight from side of patient's face and direct light on pupil.Observe pupillary response of both eyes,noting briskness and equality of reflex.A darkened room normally ensures a brisk response of the pupils to light.The pupil that is illuminated constricts.The pupil in the other eye should constrict equally (consensual light reflex).

An Unexpected Finding During the Assessment of the Pupils of the Eyes