Mydriasis More generally, mydriasis also refers to the natural dilation of pupils, for instance in low light conditions or under sympathetic stimulation. An informal term for mydriasis is blown pupil, and is used by medical providers. It is usually used to refer to a fixed, unilateral mydriasis, which could be a symptom of raised intracranial pressure. The opposite, constriction of the pupil, is referred to as miosis. Both mydriasis and miosis can be physiological. Anisocoria is the condition of one pupil being more dilated than the other. There are two types of muscle that control the size of the iris: the
Net-widening effect those institutions did not exist. Or diversion programs may simply cause an overall increase in the numbers of young people having contact (formal or informal) with the criminal justice system, even if they do not end up in prison. Net-widening effect A net-widening effect is when administrative or practical changes result in a greater number of individuals being controlled by the criminal justice system. Many policies and practices makes it easier for the government to expand the scope of its ability to catch and punish those who have committed crimes or are deemed to be at high risk of committing