Question 1

can celexa (citalopram) make pupils dfrnt sizes? neuro/opthomol. see no issues, clean mri. anisocoria started when panic disorder did and after starting meds

Accepted Answer

There can be such: a thing as physiological anisicoria where the pupil size ratios are the same in bright versus dark lighting.  If neuroopthalmologist is not concerned, then I would not be concerned.

Question 2

i have transient anisocoria in right pupil (seems to be occurring more frequently) and transient fluttering/clicking in right ear. should i see a doc?

Accepted Answer

See an Eye MD: You should see an ophthalmologist asap.  Might be just a simple pupil problem or might be indicative of something more serious.

Question 3

how do i know if i have anisocoria?

Accepted Answer

Anisocoria: Measure the size of both pupils in the dark and under bright light conditions

Question 4

could anisocoria be concealed with colored lenses?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Cosmetic contact lenses are available to mask both anisocoria and aniridia. An eyemd can guide you on where to find them!

Question 5

what are problems to look for if someone has anisocoria?

Accepted Answer

Droopy lid: ...(horner's syndrome) how long it's been there (congenital rarely a problem), double vision (could be third nerve palsy).

Question 6

is there a cure for anisocoria?

Accepted Answer

Anisocoria: Difference in size of pupils is seen in 20% population, most are asymptomatic. If there is underlying neurologic problem to cause it, that needs to be treated.

Question 7

how do you treat uneven pupils/anisocoria?

Accepted Answer

Normal or not: In some people there can be a slite  natural difference between pupils. If there is no neurological basis for this then it could be from a horner's syndrome from neck trauma, old direct trauma to the eye, old intraocular inflammation or several other potentially benign  origins. There is  really no treatment for  qualizing the difference in pupils.

Question 8

what is anisocoria vs anisometropia problem?

Accepted Answer

Pupil vs focus: Anisocoria is a difference in pupil size and anisometropia is a difference in the focusing power of the two eyes.  Anisocoria can sometimes lead to anisometropia if the pupil size makes it difficult to focus, but it does not work the other way around.

Question 9

what are some cosmetic approaches to benign anisocoria?

Accepted Answer

None: Benign anisocoria is usually very subtle and tough for observers to spot. Anisocoria, or different sized pupils, can be from a number of neurological and ocular problems. But benign anisocoria is a minimal (about 1mm) difference between the pupils in an otherwise normal individual. If you have a larger difference than this i would see an ophthalmologist.

Question 10

what causes anisocoria?

Accepted Answer

Need to: Eliminate adie's and argyll-robertson pupil (formner reacts, does not accomodate, the latter the opposite), but elevated intercranial pressure. Parasympathetics constrict the pupil, sympathetics dilate it. Overaction of one on one eye will make the size of the pupile vary.

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Can celexa (citalopram) make pupils dfrnt sizes? neuro/opthomol. see no issues, clean mri. anisocoria started when panic disorder did and after starting meds

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