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Adie syndrome
Other Names for this Disease
- Adie's Pupil
- HAS
- Holmes-Adie syndrome
- Tonic, sluggishly reacting pupil and hypoactive or absent tendon reflexes
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Overview
Adie syndrome is is a neurological disorder affecting the pupil of the eye and the autonomic nervous system. It is characterized by one eye with a pupil that is larger than normal that constricts slowly in bright light (tonic pupil), along with the absence of deep tendon reflexes, usually in the Achilles tendon. Adie syndrome may be the result of a viral or bacterial infection that causes inflammation and damage to neurons in the ciliary ganglion, an area of the brain that controls eye movements, and the spinal ganglion, an area of the brain involved in the response of the autonomic nervous system.[1] Most cases of Adie Syndrome are not progressive, life threatening, or disabling.[1][2]
References
- NINDS Holmes-Adie syndrome Information Page. National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS). http://www.ninds.nih.gov/disorders/holmes_adie/holmes_adie.htm. Accessed May 3, 2010.
- Adie Syndrome. National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD). http://www.rarediseases.org/search/rdbdetail_abstract.html?disname=Adie%20Syndrome. Accessed May 3, 2010.
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- The National Eye Institute (NEI) provides more information on this topic. You can reach them by calling 301-496-5248 or by E-mail at 2020@nei.nih.gov
- The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) collects and disseminates research information related to neurological disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
- The National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) is a federation of more than 130 nonprofit voluntary health organizations serving people with rare disorders. Click on the link to view information on this topic.
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- The The Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM) database contains genetics resources that discuss Adie syndrome. Click on the link to go to OMIM and review these resources.