Meaning of PERRLA in charting?

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I am studying eye examinations for Health Assessment and this abbreviation came up. I don't see an explanation in the text (doesn't mean it isn't there!)

Where do you look in general for abbreviations used in charting? I have what seems a library's worth of books and I am happy to do the legwork myself but a little direction would be most appreciated.

Has anyone seen this abbreviation before?

Thanks in advance!:bow:

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Do a Google search and you will get this.

Pupils Equal, Round, Reactive to Light and Accommodation

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this is a great site that you should bookmark: http://www.acronymfinder.com/ and if you input perrla a number of hits come up including this one:

"what does perrla stand for?

pupils equal, round, reactive to light (used by emergency room personnel)"

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this is a great site that you should bookmark: http://www.acronymfinder.com/ and if you input perrla a number of hits come up including this one:

"what does perrla stand for?

pupils equal, round, reactive to light (used by emergency room personnel)"

excellent site, thank you so much!

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