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Generated 12 Oct 2026
Ophthalmology · Ophthalmology / Strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology

Argyll Robertson pupil syndrome

Also known as: Prostitute's pupil

Small irregular pupils that accommodate but do not react to light.

Medical specialty
Ophthalmology
Subspecialty
Ophthalmology / Strabismus and neuro-ophthalmology
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected; Children: no
Gene(s) involved
None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Midbrain pretectal lesion, classically neurosyphilis.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (4)

bilateral involvementirregular pupilslight-near dissociationsmall pupils
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