Adie's Pupil

[Marisa828]

I was diagnosed with Adie's pupil 5 years ago (at age 17) and since then the pupil seemed to have resolved until just recently. My pupil has started to dilate again and this is usually accompanied by piercing headaches. Wondering if this is normal and if the pupil will continue to resolve? Are there any special contacts to make your pupils look normal? Someone mentioned "blockers" to me...? I'm afraid that people will think I do drugs if I continue to have a dilated pupil.
Thanks

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

be sure you see an ophthalmologist for a full eye exam to be sure no other problem; and that your glasses are okay. Because the pupil does not constrict it lets in more light to wearing a brimmed hat, sunglasses and having a tint or glasses that darken in light are often helpful.

JCH MD

[CarlaJ01]

I have been diagnosed with Adies Pupil & have experienced constant headaches.  Before having this condition, I hardly ever had headaches, my vision is fine, but my eyes are extremely sensitive to light and at night the car lights bother me.  Although, the condition isnt life threatening; it's definitely annoying.    

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

No Adies pupil does not cause headache. Since things have changed you should see an Eye MD ideally a neuroophthalmologist. This is very important as some serious problems might cause this, it could be a less serious migraine variant.

Find an Eye MD near you at www.aao.org

JCH MD