Because of this, a person may experience blurring and sensitivity to light.
Adie’s pupil is diagnosed based on your symptoms and an eye exam.
There is no cure for Adie’s pupil, but symptoms can be managed with prescription eyeglasses and eyedrops.
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What Are the Symptoms of Adie’s Pupils?
Rather than narrowing as it is supposed to, the pupil will remain open when lights are turned up.
The condition is often transient, meaning it may come and go on its own.
But, in some people, Adie’s pupil may be chronic (long-lasting) and even permanent.
Possible Complications
Though Adies pupil is not life-threatening, it can be debilitating.
Adie’s pupil can cause premature loss of near-focusing power similar topresbyopia.
What Is the Cause of Adie’s Pupil?
Adie’s pupil generally occurs between the ages of 20 and 40.
Females are affected more than males.
Diagnosis
Adie’s pupil is largely self-evident given the lack of a pupillary response.
Because Adie’s pupil is so poorly understood, theprognosis(expected outcome) can vary.
With that said, a good proportion of people will recover fully within a few months to two years.
In some people, the affected pupil may become smaller over time and stay smaller than the normal pupil.
In others still, the pupil response may never fully recover.
This can cause blurring, light sensitivity, and an inability to focus on up-close objects.
Typically, one eye is affected.
Adie’s pupil can be diagnosed with a comprehensive eye exam.
American Academy of Ophthalmology.Adie’s pupil diagnosis and treatment.
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