Relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) is a condition in which pupils respond differently to light stimuli shone in one eye at a time. This response is due to unilateral or asymmetrical disease …

A relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD), also known as a Marcus Gunn pupil (after Robert Marcus Gunn), is a medical sign observed during the swinging-flashlight test [1] whereupon …

The ‘swinging light test’ is used to detect a relative afferent pupil defect (RAPD): a means of detecting differences between the two eyes in how they respond to a light shone in one eye at …

Feb 4, 2025 · Marcus Gunn pupil, also referred to as a relative afferent pupil defect (RAPD), is a rare condition in which an individual’s response to light is different than expected in only one eye.

A relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) also known as a Marcus Gunn pupil, is a critically important ophthalmological examination finding that defines a defect ( pathology) in the pupil …

Jun 6, 2023 · Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD) is a curious condition that offers a unique display of visual physiology. Its signs are subtle, and while its symptoms may often be silent, it …

Nov 9, 2017 · RAPD is an inexpensive yet powerful typing method for many bacterial species. Silver-stained polyacrylamide gel showing three distinct RAPD profiles generated by primer …

Jun 23, 2019 · The relative afferent pupillary defect (rAPD) is an important finding on the neurological exam, and is essentially characterized by alternating pupillary dilation and …

Jul 5, 2024 · Relative afferent pupillary defects (RAPD) occur when there is a difference in the pupillary light reflex between the two eyes, and it is important to understand and diagnose this …

Jan 1, 2016 · A relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) is a clinical sign used to detect a lesion/defect in the pupil pathway on the afferent side. The direct response of the pupil to light …