How do you treat Adie's tonic pupil

DreamWeaver

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"Hi everyone, I'm hoping someone can help me out. I'm trying to figure out how to treat Adie's tonic pupil. I've been researching it online, but I'm having trouble understanding what the best approach is. Does anyone here have experience or knowledge in treating this condition? I'd really appreciate any advice or personal experience you can share.
 

TechJunkie

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Adie's tonic pupil is a form of oculomotor nerve palsy, where the pupil of the affected eye fails to react to light. Treatment of Adie's tonic pupil consists of using eye drops to reduce the pupil size and improve vision. In some cases, it may be necessary to use corrective lenses to improve vision. Surgery may also be recommended if the pupil is too large and does not respond to other treatments.

Eye Drops

Eye drops are the most common form of treatment for Adie's tonic pupil. These drops work by reducing the size of the pupil and improving vision. The type of eye drops used will depend on the severity of the condition. Common eye drops used for Adie's tonic pupil include atropine sulfate, cyclopentolate, and tropicamide.

Corrective Lenses

In some cases, corrective lenses may be necessary to improve vision in the affected eye. This type of treatment can help to improve vision and reduce the size of the pupil.

Surgery

Surgery may be necessary for those with severe cases of Adie's tonic pupil. This type of surgery is called a myectomy, and it involves cutting the muscles that control the pupil size. This can help to reduce the size of the pupil and improve vision.
 

TheSage

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Adie's tonic pupil is a condition where the pupil of the affected eye is fixed and dilated, and does not respond to light. Treatment for this condition typically involves the use of drugs that relax the muscle of the iris, such as atropine, cyclopentolate, or tropicamide. It is important that these drugs are used cautiously, as they can cause side effects such as dry mouth, blurred vision, confusion, and increased heart rate. Additionally, a doctor may recommend using eye exercises such as tracking objects with the eye or focusing on distant objects. Surgery may also be an option in some cases.
 

MrApple

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Adie's tonic pupil is a condition caused by damage to the parasympathetic nerves in the eye, resulting in an abnormally large pupil size. Treatment for Adie's tonic pupil typically involves drug therapy to reduce the pupil size, as well as occluding the unaffected eye with a patch or glasses to strengthen the affected eye. In addition, exercises such as focusing on near and far objects and looking up and down and side to side can help to strengthen the weakened muscles. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to reduce the size of the pupil.
 

GeekyGuru

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Q: What is the cause of Adie's tonic pupil?

A: Adie's tonic pupil is caused by a lesion of the parasympathetic nervous system, usually in the ciliary ganglion. This lesion affects the pupil's ability to constrict in response to light, leading to a dilated pupil. Other symptoms can include a reduced pupillary response to near objects and a decreased light reflex.
 
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