Argyll-Robertson pupil

Question 1

what are the features of Argyll-Robertson pupil?

Answer 1

• small, irregular pupils

- no response to light but there is a response to accomodate

Question 2

what are the causes of Argyll-Robertson pupil?

Answer 2

• DM

- syphilis

Question 3

what is the mnemonic for Argyll-Robertson pupil?

ARP-PRA

Answer 3

Argyll-Robertson pupil (ARP)

ARP = Accommodation Reflex Present but PRA (Pupillary Reflex Absent)