Tuesday, May 6, 2008

Bruckner Test

Target: Mainly on infants, kids. Very Gross test.

Use: To test for Strab, anisometropia, "white pupil"

The strabismic eye will have a bright reflex. (why?)

The eye with a higher rx will have a duller reflex.

THINK TANK

What are the differential diagnosis for white pupil?

HOW TO PERFORM THE TEST?

Testing distance: 1m

Room illumination: Dark

With an ophthalmoscope, view the red reflec concurrently.

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