PERRL stands for which of the following?

PERRL stands for which of the following?

• A. Pupils equal, round, reactive to light and accommodation
• B. Pupils unequal, round, reactive to light
• C. Pupils equal, round, reactive to light
• D. Pupils equal, round, reactive to light with accommodation in dark

Answer: (C)

PERRL describes how the pupils respond to light and their symmetry during a quick eye exam. It stands for Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light. The term accommodation is tested separately, and when it’s included the phrase becomes PERRLA. The best answer is the description that only mentions equality, roundness, and light reactivity, because that is exactly what PERRL assesses. The other formulations add accommodation or specify unequal pupils, which go beyond the standard PERRL assessment.

PERRL describes how the pupils respond to light and their symmetry during a quick eye exam. It stands for Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light. The term accommodation is tested separately, and when it’s included the phrase becomes PERRLA. The best answer is the description that only mentions equality, roundness, and light reactivity, because that is exactly what PERRL assesses. The other formulations add accommodation or specify unequal pupils, which go beyond the standard PERRL assessment.