What Are AR Pupils....?!
Question: What Are AR Pupils!.!.!.!.!?
Also known as Argyll-Robertson's pupils, they're irregularly shaped pupils that do not constrict when exposed to light but accomadate for a near object!. They're supposed to be a sign of neurosphyllis but if you have them do you automatically have it!? I looked this up but all I could find were short articles full of medical mumbo-jumbo!.!.!. can anyone answer my questions in plain ENGLISH!? thanxWww@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Here's some information I found that looked like it may answer your question somewhat!. It basically states that neurosyphilis is not very common these days and Argyll-Robertson's pupils can be caused by other disorders:
http://www!.turner-white!.com/pdf/hp_jan99!.!.!.
However, with the declining incidence of neurosyphilis,
the Argyll Robertson pupil is increasingly
likely to indicate another disorder, such as sarcoidosis,
multiple sclerosis, and, occasionally, diabetes mellitus!.6Www@Answer-Health@Com
http://www!.turner-white!.com/pdf/hp_jan99!.!.!.
However, with the declining incidence of neurosyphilis,
the Argyll Robertson pupil is increasingly
likely to indicate another disorder, such as sarcoidosis,
multiple sclerosis, and, occasionally, diabetes mellitus!.6Www@Answer-Health@Com