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PERRLA: the abbreviation that could use a few more letters

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Pupil testing is an essential part of a complete eye examination, especially when diagnosing autonomic nervous system disorders that can affect the pupillary response. To document the findings of a pupillary examination, many students and doctors use PERRLA, which stands for: Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation. While this acronym is a great …

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