Eyeing up the Future of the Pupillary Light Reflex in Neurodiagnostics

Eyeing up the Future of the Pupillary Light Reflex in Neurodiagnostics

The pupillary light reflex (PLR) describes the constriction and subsequent dilation of the pupil in response to light as a result of the antagonistic actions of the iris sphincter and dilator muscles. Since these muscles are innervated by the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems, respecti...

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Main Authors: Charlotte A. Hall, Robert P. Chilcott
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-03-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
pupillometry
acetylcholine
cholinergic system
neurodegeneration
trauma
infection
recreational drugs
chemicals
toxins
autism
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/8/1/19

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