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Miosis
| Miosis | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Myosis, pinpoint pupil |
 | |
| Miosis from bright light pointed directly at the eye. Pupil measured 2.3 mm in diameter | |
| Pronunciation | |
| Specialty | Ophthalmology  |
| Symptoms | Constricted pupils |
Miosis, or myosis (from Ancient Greek μύειν (múein) 'to close the eyes'), is excessive constriction of the pupil.[1][2][3][4] The opposite condition, mydriasis, is the dilation of the pupil. Anisocoria is the condition of one pupil being more dilated than the other.
- ^ Farlex medical dictionary citing:
- Miller-Keane Encyclopedia & Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing, and Allied Health, 7th ed.
- Saunders Comprehensive Veterinary Dictionary, 3rd ed.
- ^ Seidel HM, Ball JW, Dains JE, Benedict GW (2006-03-29). Mosby's Guide to Physical Examination. Mosby. ISBN 978-0-323-03573-6.
- ^ Farlex medical dictionary citing: Millodot: Dictionary of Optometry and Visual Science, 7th ed.
- ^ Farlex medical dictionary citing: Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 8th ed.
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