Foggy01 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Do you guys ever get unequal pupils? I'm wondering if I should be worried about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corina Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 One of my family members had this, which is why I happen to know this can be serious. I would suggest to call your doctor and ask what s/he thinks. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I agree with corina....you need to contact your doctor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goschi Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I also suggest to get it checked! However, I do know another POTS patient who gets this on an off, so it could "only" be a normal symptom of dysautonomia. Therefore, don't worry too much in advance!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy01 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks guys. I'm seeing an eye specialist tomorrow and he'll be able to tell me if I need to see a neurologist or what. Thanks again. Still I'd be interested to know if anyone else experiences this and what it's in relation to. (like migraines or other benign illness) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboutPeace Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Hi foggy My doc noticed this as a symptom of mine early on in my illness. He checked me for other things, but in my case it was attributed back to dysautonomia. I was really symptomatic at the time, so I couldn't connect it with any particular symptom (like migraines). I do recall hearing about others with Pots over the years having it. It was never something I noticed myself, so I'm not sure if it still happens.I agree with others and am glad you are getting it checked out, though, especially if it's something new for you.Peace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy01 Posted April 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 Thanks AllAboutPeace. I hope it turns out to be just pots related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gackedo Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I had unequal pupils all my adult life but over the last few years they have gone back to normal. I have no idea why I ever had this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YolaInBlue Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 This symptom freaked me out. I noticed them about 6 months after the onset of dysautonomia, during episodes my right pupil sometimes dilates more then left one and stays that way for several hours. Also, in dark rooms it doesn't dilate as much as the left one (nerve damage?). I had a 2 head CAT scans, MRI and eye tests, consultation with neuro-opthamologist. In my case they say it's part of dysautonomia, too. But it's always good to check with a doctor and run some tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kim5204 Posted April 25, 2014 Report Share Posted April 25, 2014 I actually have a pupil that is oval and looks like a cat eye scares people, its nerve damage and its been that way for 10years. My other pupilmis normal though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted April 27, 2014 Report Share Posted April 27, 2014 Please please please see a doctor. My friend had what you described and as it turns out, she had an issue that required brain surgery urgently...not saying that's your issue, but unequal pupils are certainly not normal and worth investigating with a neurosurgeon or a neurologist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foggy01 Posted April 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2014 Thanks guys. I'm getting them seen to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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