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The white around the pupil of my friend's eye is dark like her pupil. is this a problem?

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Probably : Often ethnicities of dark skin have pigmentation in the white area of the eye (episcleral) that is benign. If brand new, or if caucasian , or if changing in size/color/elevation, then a prompt evaluation is indicated.

Answered 12/9/2013

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In dim light one pupil does get quite as big as the other unless it's really dark then they look the same.in daylight they are the same, responds normally to light. Had full eye exam all normal. Dr didn't see it but said 25%of people have this?cause?

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