can it be adie's pupil even if i tested positive for horner's syndrome?

Question

I have horners syndrome. How do they dilate pupils?

Answer 1

Pretty rare: These are independent conditions and i imagine there are a few out there with both at the same time, but it has got to be exceedingly rare.

Answer 2

It can be: This can be due to certain medical diseases, exposure to certain medications and to certain structural abnormalities inside the head. This needs to be evaluated by your doctor.

Answer 3

Potentially: It could be secondary to local contact with a medication, trauma or something putting pressure on on of the nerves to the eye. I would have it evaluated without delay.

Answer 4

See eye care doc: If the white part around the eye gets red with contact lens wear, this may be a problem such as poor fitting, extended wear with too low an oxygen contact, contact lens solution allergies, early infection or inflammation in the eye, seasonal allergies, dry eye, etc. Recommend an eye exam with your eye care provider.

Answer 5

Bad sign: It means your cornea is getting inflamed. Your lenses may be too tight. Go back to your eye doctor and stop wearing the lenses.

Answer 6

Worth checking: Difference in pupil size, known as anisocoria, requires prompt consult with a physician as it may indicate some brain problems. I would refrain from naming diseases that can cause aniscoria to spare unnecessary fear, but i would advise him to get to the doctor promptly.

Answer 7

See an eye doctor: There are several conditions that could lead to mismatched pupil sizes, a common one being migraine. The timing of the headaches and pupil changes is important, as is your friend's medical history and general health. Pupils should normally be about the same size, so any difference should be evaluated by an eye doctor.

Answer 8

More info: There are medical conditions where one pupil or both pupils are dilated. It might be an isolated problem or one manifestation of a different disorder. Also: does your eye react to light? Do you have any associated symptoms? Might need further w/u and investigation. Seeing your md would guide your next step.

Answer 9

Several things: If this is something new, i'd go to the er, especially if your eyelid is affected as well. We need to rule out dangerous scenarios, like a third nerve palsy, which is sometimes caused by an aneurysm. There are other things that can cause it as well.

can it be adie's pupil even if i tested positive for horner's syndrome?

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