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Synonyms of Adie Syndrome
Adie's Pupil
Adie's Syndrome
Adie's Tonic Pupil
Holmes-Adie Syndrome
Papillotonic Psuedotabes
Tonic Pupil Syndrome
Disorder Subdivisions



General Discussion
Adie Syndrome is a rare neurological disorder affecting the pupil of the eye. In most patients the pupil is dilated (larger than normal) and slow to react to light on nearby objects. In some patients, however, the pupil may be constricted (smaller than normal) rather than dilated. Absent or poor reflexes are also associated with this disorder. Adie Syndrome is neither progressive nor life threatening, nor is it disabling.