Holmes-Adie pupil Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Holmes-Adie pupil?
A
A benign condition most commonly seen in women, characterized by a dilated pupil.
It is one of the differentials of a dilated pupil.
2
Q
In what percentage of cases is the Holmes-Adie pupil unilateral?
A
80% of cases.
This means that it typically affects one eye.
3
Q
What happens to the pupil once it has constricted in Holmes-Adie pupil?
A
It remains small for an abnormally long time.
This is a key characteristic of the condition.
4
Q
How does the Holmes-Adie pupil react to accommodation?
A
Slowly reactive.
However, it is very poorly reactive, if at all, to light.
5
Q
What is Holmes-Adie syndrome?
A
The association of Holmes-Adie pupil with absent ankle/knee reflexes.
This combination indicates a more complex neurological condition.
