Pupil Dilation in the Elderly
It can be difficult to see an elderly patient's pupils react to light, even in a darkened room. Have the patient close his or her eyes for approximately one minute while you perform another part of the exam (e.g., auscultation). This makes for increased pupil dilation.—GERALDINE CALANDRA, APRN-BC, Rochester, N.Y. (119-28) n
