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Both of my pupils are dilated in a room with the light on, but if i shine a flashlight in them they do respond and get smaller but when i take the flashlight off they become large again. is this normal? can some people naturally have large pupils?

Q: both of my pupils are dilated in a room with the light on, but if i shine a flashlight in them they do respond and get smaller but when i take the flashlight off they become large again. is this normal? can some people naturally have large pupils?

: Of course there is a variation of pupillary size, and there appears to be no reason for any concern.

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Of course there is a variation of pupillary size, and there appears to be no reason for any concern.

Dr Rhoads agreed

Answered 3/18/2021

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A member asked:

Both of my pupils are dilated in a room with the light on, but if i shine a flashlight in them they do respond and get smaller but when i take the flashlight off they become large again. is this normal? can some people naturally have large pupils?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

Dr Rhoads agreed

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