This document discusses pupillary evaluation techniques including the direct and consensual light reflex test and near reflex test. It describes the anatomy of the pupil and visual pathway. The light reflex and near reflex are examined to assess the integrity of the pupillary light reflex pathway. An afferent pupillary defect can indicate damage anywhere along the visual pathway from the retina to the lateral geniculate body and presents as a reduction in pupil contraction when one eye is stimulated compared to the other. The document grades the severity of relative afferent pupillary defects and lists potential causes.