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Adie Syndrome

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Definition: A neurological phenomenon in which one or both pupils is dilated and responds slowly or not at all to light and a near stimulus, accompanied by slow constriction and relaxation in the change from near to distant vision, and impaired accommodation. If the patient is in a darkened room for some time a bright light can cause slow and incomplete constriction of the pupil. The patient may complain of sensitivity to light in the affected eye. Loss of certain deep tendon reflexes - knee and ankle jerks - may also be present, but there are no other signs of diseases of the central nervous system. Usually a unilateral phenomenon without pathological significance. It is most common in women aged 20-40 years.

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Pupils Slighty Dilated Differently?

Back when I was in high school, I took Ecstasy about 5 times at the most. I haven't touched any drugs in over 4 years now. I don't know how long this has been happening, but I've noticed my pupils are different sizes. I read that it isn't a big deal if they're less than 1mm apart. In well lite areas, my pupils are slightly different and in dark rooms it appears my pupils are the same size. However, in medium lite rooms, my left pupil is considerably large and my right one is noticeably smalle...