The pupillary light reflex in normal subjects

Br J Ophthalmol. 1981 Nov;65(11):754-9. doi: 10.1136/bjo.65.11.754.

Abstract

In 19 normal subjects the pupillary reflex to light was studied over a range of stimulus intensities by infrared electronic pupillography and analysed by a computer technique. Increasing stimulus intensity was associated with an increase in direct light reflex amplitude and maximum rate of constriction and redilatation. Latency from stimulus to onset of response-decreased with increasing stimulus intensity. The normal range for each of these parameters is given and the significance of these results in clinical pupillary assessment discussed.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Light
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Pupil / physiology
  • Reflex, Pupillary / radiation effects*
  • Time Factors