Holmes Adie Pupil

Question 1

what is holmes-adie pupil?

Answer 1

benign condition most commonly seen in women

Question 2

what are the features of holmes-adie pupil?

Answer 2

• unilateral
• dilated pupil
• once the pupil has constrictd it remains small for an abnormally long time
• slowly reactive to accommodation but very poorly (if at all) to light

Question 3

what is holmes-adie SYNDROME?

Answer 3

holmes-adie pupil + absent ankle/knee reflexes

Question 4

what is the cause of holmes-adie pupil?

Answer 4

due to loss of parasympathetic innervation