For healthcare professionals specifically: This segment describes treatments for both Carotid artery dissection Pressure or palsy on oculomotor nerve Mentioned in this episode and Episode 14 https://youtu.be/D2HK3v2qdHw
If you notice dilation in one of the pupils, you should see a doctor immediately, as this may be due to a brain tumor or swelling in one of the arteries, which in turn presses on the third cranial nerve that moves the eye.
This nerve carries "parasympathetic" fibers, which, under normal conditions, work to constrict the pupil. Therefore, weakening the function of these fibers due to pressure on them inevitably leads to abnormal dilation of the pupil.
Other symptoms that may accompany this condition include:
The sudden occurrence of these symptoms may indicate a stroke that has led to increased intracranial pressure, which requires immediate medical intervention.
Diagnosis is confirmed through the following means:
You can find details of the treatments for this condition, and for the condition mentioned in the previous episode related to pupil constriction, in the video description.