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What is the purpose of the swinging light test?

  1. To detect small afferent pupillary defects.
  2. To test the reactivity of the pupils to light.
  3. To test the constriction of the pupils with near-vision.
  4. To test the symmetry of the pupils.
Explanation

Answer: A - The swinging light test aims to detect small afferent pupillary defects.

The swinging light test detects partial blind spots in one eye. The pupil of the affected eye will not constrict as much as the other pupil when the light is shone across both eyes.

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