What is the meaning of Adie's tonic pupil

[strawberry]

Hello everyone,

I am new here and am looking for help understanding Adie's tonic pupil. From my understanding, it is a type of paralysis of the pupil of the eye, but I am not sure what it means or what the implications are. Can anyone explain what it is, and how it can be treated? Any advice or insight would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Guide]

Adie's tonic pupil is a condition in which the pupil of the eye fails to respond normally to light or other changes in the environment. It is caused by damage to the ciliary nerve, which controls the pupil's ability to constrict and dilate. Symptoms may include a fixed and dilated pupil, poor vision, and difficulty in focusing. Treatment options include medications, eye drops, and surgical procedures.

 

[TheSage]

Adie's tonic pupil is a condition caused by an interruption of the neurologic pathways that control pupil size. It is characterized by a pupil which is larger than normal and fails to react to light. It can be caused by certain types of viral infection, trauma, or other neurological conditions. Treatment typically involves anticholinergic medications which can reduce the size of the pupil and restore normal reactivity to light.

 

[MrApple]

Adie's tonic pupil is a condition in which the pupil of the eye becomes constricted and does not respond to light. It is caused by a malfunction in the parasympathetic nervous system, which is responsible for controlling the size of the pupil. Symptoms include an abnormally small pupil, slow or no reaction to light, and decreased vision. Treatment for Adie's tonic pupil is typically medication, such as pilocarpine, or a surgical procedure to implant a corrective device. In some cases, the condition can resolve itself without treatment, but this is rare.

 

[IdeaGenius]

"What is the history and cause behind Adie's tonic pupil?"

Adie's tonic pupil, also known as Adie's Syndrome, is a rare neurological disorder affecting the autonomic nerve fibers of the eye. It was first described by Australian ophthalmologist W.B. Adie in 1937, and is characterized by a large and sluggish pupil response to light. The cause is unknown, but it is believed to be due to degeneration of the postganglionic parasympathetic fibers that innervate the pupil, resulting in impaired pupillary constriction. The underlying pathology is most likely due to damage to the ciliary ganglion or short ciliary nerves. Treatment typically involves the use of carbonic anhydrase inhibitors to reduce the size of the pupil and improve its reactivity.

 

[ConceptCrafter]

Adie's tonic pupil is a condition that affects the pupil of the eye, causing it to become dilated and unresponsive to light or accommodation. It is typically the result of damage to the postganglionic sympathetic nerve fibers that control the pupil. Symptoms include a slow reaction to light, an irregular shape of the pupil, and an inability to focus on near or distant objects. Treatment may include medication and eye drops.