Often, many parents notice that a child has a different size pupils. Although it looks very strange and looks like some kind of serious deviation, there is usually nothing to worry about.
This phenomenon is called anisocoria.The difference in the pupils may be of different origin, but it is very good that more often the anisocoria is of a physiological nature. This means that the pupils differ by a maximum of 1 mm, and it does not matter if you look at them in the light or in the dark. If the pupils change their size, then this is a pathological anisocoria, and there is already something to worry about.
Different sized pupils are the most common causes.
The first.Anisocoria can be inherited. If one of your family members has this, then there is no cause for concern - this is a genetic disorder that does not cause harm. And, having inquired from relatives, you will learn that this also does not interfere with living.
The second.Everyone knows that pupils react to light: the more light, the narrower the pupil (a protective property that protects our eyes from harmful radiation). If the muscles that regulate the expansion of the pupil work incorrectly, then we can observe anisocoria.
Third.If you often use eye drops, this can also lead to a change in the size of the pupils. Any medicine that gets into the eye affects it in its own way. Asthma drugs, inhalers and other substances in this case are undesirable.
Fourth. Inflammation of the pupil or the lining of the eye, another deviation in this area. The defeat of the optic nerve, which does not give information about the intensity of the luminous flux entering the eye.
FifthDifferent sized pupils can be a sign of damage to the cerebral hemispheres and / or the brain stem, can also indicate spinal disorders and other problems in this area.
The sixth.Of course, one cannot be 100% sure that the difference that you find is not post-traumatic. The child could hit himself or accidentally hit a blunt object (the disease begins to develop after hitting a hard blunt surface). It is impossible to control the child's entire life, so consult a doctor.
If a child has pupils of different sizes, then lethe is examined by a doctor, who will reveal the exact cause of the disease, because there are so many of them. Diagnose yourself is almost impossible. Do not self-medicate with the help of traditional medicine - this is not the case! Vision is much more expensive! Moreover, it is often a sign of other pathologies. If in time to notice the different pupils in a child, many serious problems can be avoided.
Anisocoria is sometimes accompanied by a violationvisual function: images become blurry, double vision may appear, may darken sharply in the eyes. If you run this question, then you can lose sight completely. Nausea, vomiting and dizziness are also often accompanied by anisocoria.
What if different sized pupils?
The most important thing for any eye disease -go to an optometrist. Chamomile lotions in this case will not help. If the diagnosis of the doctor does not succeed, then you will need to pass several tests. I repeat that anisocoria can be a symptom of very serious diseases, so letting the disease float freely is dangerous.
Analyzes can be as follows: analysis of blood and cerebrospinal fluid, it will be good to carry out a CT scan of the head in order to exclude the appearance of anisocoria due to problems with the brain, EEG, MRI, x-ray of the neck.
Having found out the cause of the disease, the doctor will prescribe treatment (most likely in the hospital). Complete the course of treatment in good faith and be attentive to your health.
Health is what is given to us once and for all life, take care of it.
