TY - JOUR T1 - Relative Afferent Pupillary Defect: An Unusual Manifestation of Carotid Artery Dissection JF - Ochsner Journal JO - Ochsner J SP - 167 LP - 169 VL - 12 IS - 2 AU - David Lazar AU - Adam Rodman AU - Gabriel Vidal Y1 - 2012/06/20 UR - http://www.ochsnerjournal.org/content/12/2/167.abstract N2 - We report the case of a man with a carotid dissection who had relative afferent pupillary defect (RAPD) that persisted throughout his hospital course. Other causes for RAPD were quickly ruled out. Carotid dissections often have ophthalmic manifestations—including RAPD, which, although uncommon as a presenting sign, can be tested for with the swinging flashlight test. ER -