Anisocoria in a 2 month old?

Question

My daughter had her 2 month check up with her Ped today and he said she has Anisocoria. Her right pupil is bigger than the left. He set her up with an eye dr. but ive been looking it up on the net and everything ive read says she should see a nuro-surgen. I dont know if I should call her Ped back and request a nuro or if i should just wait and see what the eye dr says. Has anyones new born had this. Her Ped told us he doesnt think its anything, but anyone thats a parent knows how it is when a dr says theres someting wrong.

Answer 1

Anisocoria is a condition that causes both doctors and parents a lot of grief. Often it is an isolated condition with no discernable cause, but occasionally there can be a more serious underlying condition.

I assume your pediatrician assessed your infant's neurologic condition. If all appeared normal, than a referral to an ophthalmologist is quite appropriate. I probably would have made the same decision for an infant this age.

If anisocoria appeared suddenly at a later age, your baby's doctor would probably have made a referral to a neurologist or a neurosurgeon first.

Answer 2

Anisocoria Baby