| Identifier |
20190319_nanos_posters_223 |
| Title |
The standard swinging flashlight test: reliable or not |
| Creator |
Thierry Boucher; Élizabeth Fortin; François Evoy |
| Affiliation |
(TB) (FE) Centre hospitalier universitaire de Sherbrooke (CHUS), Sherbrooke, Canada; (EF) Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Boston |
| Subject |
Optic Neuropathy; Optic Neuropathy; Miscellaneous |
| Description |
The objective of the study is to assess the reliability of the standard swinging flashlight test (S-SFT) for detection of a relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) in comparison to an alternative technique using a direct ophthalmoscope (O-SFT). RAPD is an essential sign to determine the integrity of optic nerve function and is most commonly evaluated by the S-SFT. However, this test has limitations due to technical factors and interrater variability. Inherent patient characteristics such as miotic pupils and dark irises may also limit detection of a RAPD. |
| Date |
2019-03 |
| Language |
eng |
| Format |
application/pdf |
| Type |
Text |
| Source |
2019 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting |
| Relation is Part of |
NAM 2019: Poster Session II: Scientific Advancements in Neuro-Ophthalmology |
| Collection |
Neuro-ophthalmology Virtual Education Library: NOVEL http://NOVEL.utah.edu |
| Publisher |
Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library, University of Utah |
| Holding Institution |
North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Association. NANOS Executive Office 5841 Cedar Lake Road, Suite 204, Minneapolis, MN 55416 |
| Rights Management |
Copyright 2019. For further information regarding the rights to this collection, please visit: https://NOVEL.utah.edu/about/copyright |
| ARK |
ark:/87278/s6kx00sd |
| Context URL |
The NANOS Annual Meeting Neuro-Ophthalmology Collection: https://novel.utah.edu/collection/NAM/toc/ |
| Setname |
ehsl_novel_nam |
| ID |
1432881 |
| Reference URL |
https://collections.lib.utah.edu/ark:/87278/s6kx00sd |
