Question 1

what exactly is horner syndrome?

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Nerve problem: Am impairment of sympathetic nerve activity that presents as ptosis(droopy eyelid), meiosis (constricted pupil) and anhydrosis (no sweating) on the same side of the face.  While over 50% of the causes are benign it can indicate the presence od a tumor in the chest or neck.

Question 2

what is horner syndrome and what are the signs.?

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Various : Horner syndrome results in a unilateral small pupil, slight drooping of the eyelid, and possible changes in sweating on the same side.  It is caused by problems in the sympathetic nerves passing upward in the chest into the neck and toward the base of the brain.  Numerous conditions can cause the problem, and this would need extensive testing to find the cause.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: horner syndrome?

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Definition: A persistently small pupil (miosis)
A notable difference in pupil size between the two eyes (anisocoria)
Little or delayed opening (dilation) of the affected pupil in dim light
Drooping of the upper eyelid (ptosis)
Slight elevation of the lower lid, sometimes called upside-down ptosis
Little/no sweating (anhidrosis) either on the entire side of face or  isolated patch of skin on the affected side.

Question 4

can you tell me what is horner syndrome and what are the major signs.?

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Neurological deficit: This condition is caused by injury to part of your sympathetic nerves located in the upper chest area. The damage to these nerves causes changes in your pupil(dilated) and loss of sweating on the half of your affected side of the face. Most patients develop this either due to lung cancer in the top part of the lung or due to injury during surgery in the same are of the upper chest near to th spine.

Question 5

what neurological condition do i have if horner syndrome?

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Various : Horner syndrome results in a unilateral small pupil, slight drooping of the eyelid, and possible changes in sweating on the same side.  It is caused by problems in the sympathetic nerves passing upward in the chest into the neck and toward the base of the brain.  Numerous conditions can cause the problem, and this would need extensive testing to find the cause.

Question 6

right pupil is a little bigger than the left one after sundown. both react quick to light and dark, but afraid it's horner syndrome. going to doctor.

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Not likely: More likely is simple anisocoria, a harmless condition, but if you are worried, see an ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 7

morning glory disk anomaly with ipsilateral capillary hemangioma, agenesis of the internal carotid artery, and horner syndrome: a variant of phaces syndrome?

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Will Eye Hospital: Recommend you travel to see the retinal service at the wills eye hospital in philadelphia, pa. Would recommend dr. Gerry shields and dr.Carol shields.

Question 8

what causes horners syndrome?

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Horner's syndrome.: Damage to a pathway in the Sympathetic Nervous System, either the pathway from the Hypothalamus to upper part of Spinal cord, from the Spinal column to the side of the neck, or from there to the muscles of the eye &amp; skin of face.

Question 9

what makes horners syndrome occur?

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Several things: Horner's is a complex of eye findings-lid droop, pupillary narrowing, diminished sweating - caused by a disturbance of the sympathetic nerve supply to the eye.  Almost always on one side only.  Can be caused by forceps for birth, tumors in the upper chest ( usually lung cancer), vascular lesions in the neck and trauma.  Some relief with proper treatment - see your neuro-ophthalmologist.

Question 10

does horners syndrome affect vision?

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No!: Horner's syndrome affects pupil size, eyelid droop and reduced forehead sweating on the affected side.  Altho the condition itself is basically benign it can be an indication of other more serious problems and should be evaluated by an eye md who can then make further referrals if appropriate.

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