Description

Pupil disorders refer to various conditions affecting the size, shape, and reactivity of the pupils in the eyes. These disorders can indicate underlying neurological issues or be caused by medications, trauma, or other health conditions.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that terms related to pupil disorders may vary in usage, with some healthcare professionals using 'dilatación pupilar' or 'constricción pupilar' to describe specific conditions. It is important to maintain a formal register and stick to the glossary term 'trastornos de la pupila' in clinical contexts to avoid confusion.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was referred to a specialist due to suspected pupil disorders.

ES: El paciente fue referido a un especialista debido a sospechas de trastornos de la pupila.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'pupil' with 'pupila' in Spanish; mixing up 'trastornos de la pupila' with 'trastornos de la visión'; misinterpreting related terms like 'miosis' and 'midriasis'.