Question 1

if someone has dialated pupils from a concussion. this means they don't react to light at all and are huge in size right?

Accepted Answer

Sort of: Dilated pupils are larger than normal and don't react to light as much as normal.See your personal provider to further evaluate the cause.

Question 2

using qbrexza for excessive sweating. left pupil mildly dilated. its been for more than a week. doctor wasnt worried. today i woke up and its completely dilated and wont react to light. i am so careful not to touch eyes. im on blood thinners .?

Accepted Answer

: Is the doctor you're referring to an ophthalmologist?  Pupils are supposed to react to light. Yours doesn't. It could be a side effect of qbrexza, but I think you should be examined&amp; advised by an ophthalmologist to be sure especially since it's only one pupil that is fixed,dilated&amp; doesn't respond to light.

Question 3

the pupils in my eyes don't react, should i be concerned?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem : You probably have very small pupils which don't appear to react as they are starting from a very small diameter. You can test reaction by setting up a mirror and quickly going from a bit of time in a dark room and then looking to see what happens when the lights go on.  I assume you are not taking any drugs with pupillary effects.

Question 4

how much should pupils react to light? when i turn light on they get a little smaller then right back to normal. they usually react better. is it ok?

Accepted Answer

Sounds normal: As long as you don't feel any discomfort with the light, then the pupil reaction is normal.  It doesn't have to constrict completely, just enough to protect you.

Question 5

dp patients with cataracts pupils react to light?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If the eye is normal behind the cataract, no matter how dense, the pupils will react to light.

Question 6

around 2:30 i took a vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) i don't have adhd or add and my mom noticed my pupils not reacting to light i was wondering when this would wear offl?

Accepted Answer

When the med wears : Off, the effects on your pupils should also resolve. This should occur in 12 - 24 hrs. If you don't have ADD or ADHD consider why you took vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine)? All medications have risks. If you don't have. A disorder that this med treats, you only expose yourself to risk -- including anxiety, psychosis, insomnia, and addiction. If you have a problem abusing medication, talk to your doc ASAP &amp; get help :)

Question 7

right pupil is a little bigger than the left one after sundown. both react quick to light and dark, but afraid it's horner syndrome. going to doctor.

Accepted Answer

Not likely: More likely is simple anisocoria, a harmless condition, but if you are worried, see an ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 8

i think i have anisocoria. i noticed the other night and in dim light my right pupil is slightly larger. they both react to light. should i call my doctor? should i be scared?

Accepted Answer

Probably: congenital since you do not mention any associated eye problems. Most cases are benign and present a birth; however,if you are just noticing this at your age, see an ophthalmologist to rule out any possible underlying issues.

Question 9

can bilateral mydriasis indicate increased intracranial pressure? both my pupils react evenly, but my doctor was still surprised at this.

Accepted Answer

Mydriasis: Or pupil dilation is quite common in younger people.  They tend to have naturally larger pupils.  As long as they are equal and both react well, then this is totally normal.  On the other hand, an increase in intracranial pressure can cause one or both pupils to dilate but typically they don't react well in this situation.

Question 10

my pupil is still dilated (about 7-8mm) 25 days after a vitrectomy. it does not react to light or change size. im not on any type of dilation drops except for what was used during surgery (atropine). is it damaged?

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: Pleas call your eye surgeon.

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If someone has dialated pupils from a concussion. this means they don't react to light at all and are huge in size right?

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Using qbrexza for excessive sweating. left pupil mildly dilated. its been for more than a week. doctor wasnt worried. today i woke up and its completely dilated and wont react to light. i am so careful not to touch eyes. im on blood thinners .?

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The pupils in my eyes don't react, should i be concerned?

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How much should pupils react to light? when i turn light on they get a little smaller then right back to normal. they usually react better. is it ok?

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Dp patients with cataracts pupils react to light?

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Around 2:30 i took a vyvanse (lisdexamfetamine) i don't have adhd or add and my mom noticed my pupils not reacting to light i was wondering when this would wear offl?

A member asked:

Right pupil is a little bigger than the left one after sundown. both react quick to light and dark, but afraid it's horner syndrome. going to doctor.

A member asked:

I think i have anisocoria. i noticed the other night and in dim light my right pupil is slightly larger. they both react to light. should i call my doctor? should i be scared?

A member asked:

Can bilateral mydriasis indicate increased intracranial pressure? both my pupils react evenly, but my doctor was still surprised at this.

A member asked:

My pupil is still dilated (about 7-8mm) 25 days after a vitrectomy. it does not react to light or change size. im not on any type of dilation drops except for what was used during surgery (atropine). is it damaged?

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