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Multiple sclerosis can cause optic nerve damage, which leads to an abnormal response of the pupils known as afferent pupillary defect (APD).
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Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 17 July 2023
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“Afferent.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/afferent. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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