Certified Ophthalmic Assistant Practice Exam

What is the term used to describe pupils of unequal size?

1. Anisocoria

2. Myopia

3. Presbyopia

4. Hyperopia

The correct answer is: Anisocoria

The term that describes pupils of unequal size is anisocoria. This condition can be a normal variation in some individuals but may also indicate underlying issues, such as nerve damage or other medical conditions affecting the eye. Anisocoria is considered clinically significant when there is a change from a previously normal state or if the size difference is accompanied by other symptoms, signalling that further evaluation may be necessary. The other terms listed refer to various refractive errors of the eye. Myopia, presbyopia, and hyperopia relate to the eye's ability to focus on objects at different distances, but they do not pertain to pupil size or any condition affecting the pupils directly.