A. Anatomy / Pathways / Light Reflex
Objectives:
- Diagram the path of the optic nerve as it travels from the retina to the occipital cortex
- Describe the layers of tissue over the optic nerve.
- Identify the location of a lesion along the optic nerve based on the visual field defect.
- Distinguish between an afferent and efferent pupillary defect and the nerves involved with each.