RAPD Diagnosis with Swinging Flashlight Test

Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect (RAPD) 🔦👁️ RAPD is an important clinical sign indicating asymmetric optic nerve or severe retinal dysfunction. ✔️ Detected using the Swinging Flashlight Test ✔️ Commonly seen in optic neuritis, optic nerve damage, and advanced retinal disease ✔️ Helps differentiate neurological vs ocular causes of vision loss A simple torch test, yet a powerful diagnostic clue in clinical practice. 📚 Continuous learning, one step every day #Optometry #ClinicalOptometry #RAPD #NeuroOptometry #EyeExamination #StudyWithNithyaOptom #Eyecare #Torchlightexamination #Opticnerve #dhaoptometrists #EyeHospitals #Eyeclinic #Continuouslearning #Learneveryday

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