The ophthalmic division (V1) of the 5th nerve is the sensory or afferent limb and a branch of the 7th nerve to the orbicularis oculi muscle is the motor or efferent limb of the corneal reflex. The limbal junction of the cornea is lightly touched with a strand of cotton. The patient is asked if they feel the touch as well as the examiner observing the reflex blink.
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From the NeuroLogic Exam: An Anatomical Approach collection of the Health Education Assets Library (HEAL) http://www.healcentral.org.
Copyright The University of Utah 2001; Updated Jan 2004; Updated June 2004; Updated July 2005.
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