What is the mechanism of traumatic mydriasis? Treatment? Prognosis?

Blunt injury to the orbit may cause small tears to the iris sphincter muscle resulting in dilation or mydriasis. Treatment is supportive and the condition often resolves spontaneously.


Source

Bord, S. and Linden, J. "Trauma to the Globe and Orbit" Emerg Med Clin N Am. v 26. 2008.