Ophthalmic Assistant

Category - Pupillary Assessment

The pupil’s primary function is to
  1. allow light to enter the retina.
  2. create an image of the visual world.
  3. transmit optic information to the brain.
  4. protect the eye from debris.
Explanation
Answer: A - allow light to enter the retina.

The pupil’s primary function is to allow light to enter the retina. Located in the center of the iris, the pupil (in its normal state) is round and black. In bright direct light, the pupil will constrict. In dim diffuse light, the pupil will dilate.
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