Abstract

Autism is considered a multifactorial disease, the trigger of which is unknown. Hypothesis of the occurrence of autism: in genetically predisposed individuals, long-term negative factors cause - through cortico-nuclear pathways - excessive constriction of the pupils, which is manifested by the activation of the parasympathetic nervous system. Constricted pupils (reduction in light flux) through the optic-vegetative system trigger pathological biochemical processes in the body, which leads to a deterioration in the mental and physical state of patients. It has been suggested that treatment for autism should begin with medical or surgical dilation of the pupils. This approach may be useful in the treatment of migraine, epilepsy, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, post-traumatic stress disorder, and other conditions that begin with pupil constriction and overactivation of the parasympathetic nervous system.

Keywords

autism, pupil, optic-vegetative system, mydriatics, laser mydriasis