What does the Medical abbreviation PERRLA mean
What does the Medical abbreviation PERRLA mean - The medical abbreviation "PERRLA" is an acronym that stands for "Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light, and Accommodation".
In a medical examination, the acronym PERRLA is used to describe the findings of the patient's pupils. Each letter represents a different aspect of the pupil's reaction to light and accommodation, which are important indicators of the nervous system and ophthalmologic health.
Pupils: The size of the pupils should be equal in diameter, not different in size (anisocoria).
Equal: Both pupils should react equally to light and accommodation, without one responding differently.
Round: The shape of the pupils should be round, not irregular.
Reactive to Light: Both pupils should constrict (get smaller) when exposed to bright light.
Accommodation:
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