Adie Syndrome

Adie syndrome is a neurological disorder that is characterized by a tonically dilated pupil  It is sometime known as holmes-Adies syndrome or Adie’s Tonic Pupi and is named after the British neurologist William John Adie.  Adie syndrome is cause by damage to the postganglionic fibers of the eye that are usually by a bacteria or viral infection.  The infection causes inflammation, and affects the pupil of the eye and the autonomic nervous system.
Adie syndrome presents with three hallmark symptoms, namely at least one abnormally dilated pupil which does not constrict in response to light, loss of deep tendon reflexes and excessive sweating.
Causes of Adie syndrome is thought to be the result of a viral or bacterial infection that causes inflammation and damage to neurons in the ganglion which controls eye movements ad the spinal ganglion.
Treatment for Adie syndrome is to b prescribed reading glasses to correct for impairment of the eye.  Pilocarpine drops may be administered as a treatment as well as a diagnostic measure.  Adie’s is not life threatening or disabling and there is no mortality rate relating to the condition; however loss o deep tendon reflexes is permanent and may progress over time.