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What does it mean if your pupils won't get smaller in bright light?

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You have : Dysautonomia.This refers to an imbalance in the autonomic (automatic) nervous system. The commonest cause of dysautonomia today is lousy diet, particularly sugar, pop, ice cream, diet pop, candy, chocolate etc etc.

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 1/4/2016

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