Utility of topical cocaine testing for the evaluation of paediatric anisocoria (Letter)
Author(s)
Li, Y
Shah, SP
Dai, S
Griffith University Author(s)
Year published
2022
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Anisocoria constitutes an increasing proportion of referrals in paediatric ophthalmology. Up to 19.1% of children can have an anisocoria of >0.4 mm.1 Although isolated anisocoria in children is commonly physiological, Horner Syndrome is an important differential.2, 3 The unclear evaluation pathway of paediatric anisocoria results in a high volume of unnecessary neuroimaging.Anisocoria constitutes an increasing proportion of referrals in paediatric ophthalmology. Up to 19.1% of children can have an anisocoria of >0.4 mm.1 Although isolated anisocoria in children is commonly physiological, Horner Syndrome is an important differential.2, 3 The unclear evaluation pathway of paediatric anisocoria results in a high volume of unnecessary neuroimaging.
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Journal Title
Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology
Volume
50
Issue
7
Subject
Ophthalmology and optometry