I am a rapid cycling bipolar. Several people have noticed that when I am in a depressive episode I have one pupil smaller than the other. When I am not in a depressive mood they both are the same size.

Has anyone ever heard of this or have any ideas about what might cause this?

ndb1

I have never heard or read about anything similar to this, but it sounds very interesting. I can't even imagine what would effect one pupil but not the other. If it were both pupils, it would make more sense.

I am a rapid cycling bipolar. Several people have noticed that when I am in a depressive episode I have one pupil smaller than the other. When I am not in a depressive mood they both are the same size.

Has anyone ever heard of this or have any ideas about what might cause this?

ndb1

Anisocoria is a condition characterized by an unequal size of the pupils.
To a certain extent, this is normal. Anisocoria to a mild degree (generally 0.3 to 0.5 mm) can be found in about 20% of people. This form is termed "simple anisocoria." In some patients, simple anisocoria may be provoked by oral medications (eg, pseudoephedrine, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors).

Are you taking an antidepressant (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor "ssri") ? for your depression. Check with your pdoc. A complete Neuro-Ophthalmological evalution may be needed.

Hey EYES,

I should have known you'd know what was going on here!! Glad you saw this thread and could give him something to investigate!!

:wave: Tsohl

EYES ~ Whoever said that you are retired must have been "mis-taken";) ....wow I am impressed and what you say I am sure the original poster will be much relieved to hear.

Eyes IS so wise!!!:blob_fire

Carry on, my friend.....

Love ~ Goody:angel: :wave: