2007-03-28 03:59:46 · 3 answers · asked by dodge1234 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Medicine
Probably the most serious cause is Horner syndrome due to some mass lesion (particularly tumors), so to rule that out, you will want to apply a mydriatic to verify the intactness of the sympathetic input from the cervical region. Other than that, I'm not too sure about the protocol for approach
2007-04-01 02:48:15 · answer #1 · answered by citizen insane 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The answer really depends on the cause for the anisocoria. some of these causes are life-threatening so consider that. A simplified approach would be to instill a low concentration of pilocarpine in the eye with the the larger pupil diameter. This would constrict the pupil and make it look more like the contralateral pupil. Alphagan can also cause slight constriction. Now that I am rereading the question, I wonder if you are actually inquiring as to how to determine the cause for anisocoria. This is quite a bit more complex. Good luck!
2007-03-28 06:18:53 · answer #2 · answered by howlin'wolf 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure your eye doctor will have the correct approach. If you don't like his answer, try a naturopath, they may have a more natural alternative.
2007-03-28 04:09:02 · answer #3 · answered by AzOasis8 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋