What is horner's syndrome?

Read: Horner's syndrome is the combination of drooping of the eyelid (ptosis) and constriction of the pupil (miosis), sometimes accompanied by decreased sweating of the face on the same side; redness of the conjunctiva of the eye is often also present. It indicates a problem with the sympathetic nervous system.

Horner's Syndrome: It is the combination of drooping of the eyelid and constriction of the pupil, sometimes accompanied by decreased sweating of face on the same side; redness of the conjunctiva of the eye is often also present. Apparent enophthalmos is also a frequent symptom. It indicates a problem with the sympathetic nervous system. Imaging&response to eye drops may help dx. The cause.

Horner's Syndrone: Is the combination of drooping of the eyelid (ptosis) and constriction of the pupil (miosis), sometimes accompanied by decreased sweating (anhidrosis) of the face on the same side; redness of the conjunctiva of the eye is often also present. Apparent enophthalmos is also a frequent symptom.

Anhydrosis: Typically horner syndrome is a constelllation of symptoms due to involvement of sympathetic nerve.

See below: Horner's syndrome is a constellation of findings including eyelid drooping (ptosis), constriction of the pupils (miosis), and decreased sweat (anhidrosis) on the same side of the face. It's caused by a problem in the nervous system. Occasionally it can be from a cancer pushing on the nerves in the chest that feed the face.