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My ophthalmologist said that i have afferent pupillary defect (apd 5) and hippus in my right eye, what does this means?
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Hippus: Hippus is when you shine a light on the eye and the pupil constricts, then it opens back up... This bounciness is called hippus. Some say hippus is an early, mild apd.
Answered 3/5/2013
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Life threat: This can be localized inflammation of the retina or optic nerve, brain problem or can be associated with other systemic disease that can be life altering. You need urgent medical evaluation probably by multiple doctors starting with your family doctor.
Answered 1/11/2013
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