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What Causes Unequal Sizes Of Pupils With Reaction To Light And Dark?
Question: For last several years ive had a difference in pupil size. They bith react to light and darkness by getting smaller and bigger. One just seems to be always a little but bigger. I saw online it could be an anureysm? I had my gp take a look at my eyes and she said she didnt see any signs of anything wrong
Brief Answer:
Specialized medical examination is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
It is true that unequal pupils size (anisocoria) may be a sign of different diseases including eye, brain, blood vessel, or nerve disease, especially if this develops latter in adult life.
So, even if there are no other symptoms, a medical evaluation is necessary to exclude these conditions ( aneurysm, oculomotor nerve damage, Horner's syndrome, glaucoma etc.)
In my opinion, an Ophthalmologist examination and imaging studies ( brain MRI ) are necessary to understand better your condition.
If above mentioned conditions are excluded after these examinations, you don't have to worry, it remains a characteristic of yours.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Specialized medical examination is necessary.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
It is true that unequal pupils size (anisocoria) may be a sign of different diseases including eye, brain, blood vessel, or nerve disease, especially if this develops latter in adult life.
So, even if there are no other symptoms, a medical evaluation is necessary to exclude these conditions ( aneurysm, oculomotor nerve damage, Horner's syndrome, glaucoma etc.)
In my opinion, an Ophthalmologist examination and imaging studies ( brain MRI ) are necessary to understand better your condition.
If above mentioned conditions are excluded after these examinations, you don't have to worry, it remains a characteristic of yours.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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