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Generated 13 Oct 2026
Neurology · Neurology / Neuro-ophthalmology

Holmes–Adie syndrome

Also known as: Adie's tonic pupil syndrome

Tonic pupil with diminished deep tendon reflexes.

Medical specialty
Neurology
Subspecialty
Neurology / Neuro-ophthalmology
Sex & age distribution
Male: affected; Female: affected, more common; Children: rare, young women
Gene(s) involved
None recorded

Etiology & mechanism

Postganglionic parasympathetic denervation of the ciliary ganglion.

Gene(s) involved (0)

No gene recorded.

Symptoms & signs (3)

areflexiadilated poorly reactive pupillight-near dissociation
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