Diencephalic pupils are due to damage to?
Diencephalic pupils are a result of bilateral hemispheric dysfunction and are small. Damage occurs at the hypothalamus and will lead to damage to the origin of sympathetic fibers which will lead to small but reactive pupils. -Mid-position (4-7mm) non-reactive pupils are a result from direct midbrain (tectal region) damage.
Superior colliculus
Lateral geniculate body
Optic pathway
Hypothalamus
Stroke and TIA