Baby’s pupil size

Hey guys, just noticed today that my little one’s pupil is slightly larger than the other. I’ve never noticed it before they’ve always seemed the same size when looking at her. This isn’t something that runs on both sides of the family.
Is this something to be concerned about and maybe bring up with a gp or health visitor, or has anyone else had this with their little ones.
Thank you x

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I'd defo call GP my lovely x

I would phone 111 today rather than waiting for a GP on monday

Has she had a fall recently of any kind? I wouldn't freak out immediately but this is a common sign of a concussion. I'd keep an eye out for anything else concerning and definitely mention it to her pediatrician. If you notice anything drastically concerning (vomiting, which is not the same as just spitting up, aggressive shaking, inconsolable when she is usually more calm) you should take her in immediately.

I forgot what this was, but please take her in immediately

phone 111, I wouldn't wait for a GP appointment x

111 today x

I would call 111. Let us know how you get on

If this is new then get checked immediately, I work in eye care

Hope you and little one are OK x

I'd definitely take her in

I’d call just to be sure. But this is common and about 20% of the population has this, some more noticeable than others. It’s called aniscoria, my daughter has it and looks most often like your little ones in the picture all the time but is totally normal. Doesn’t hurt to get checked out though if concerned

My daughter definitely had one slightly larger pupil. Couldn’t always see it. She was referred to the hospital for an eye exam and all was fine. It’s always worth being over cautious in these situations. Do tell us how you get on x

After everyone’s lovely advice I took her to a&e and was seen pretty quickly. All is fine, didn’t do any tests or anything just looked at her eyes and sent us home without any concerns x

So glad all is okay, nothing worse than leaving it and something be wrong though x

I had this when I was younger it wasn’t anything. Glad she’s okay!!

, did they tell you why they decided not to do any tests? Did they tell you what it is or why it's happening?

I'm glad they aren't concerned.

My youngest had something similar. Think it was in her left eye but can't remember. I didn't actually do anything about it. Seemed to just go away.... The funny thing is, they should have their eyesight checked a couple of times I'm sure before their eye test when starting school. It's in the red book. There's so many things that just don't get followed from their red book unless something is wrong.

no they just said they didn’t need to do tests, the only one they did was shine a light in her eyes. So I was left with no answers really, but I see it as if it was something concerning they would of spotted it but still not knowing what it was is a concern but I’ll keep an eye out. X

Is it still one bigger than the other? Sometimes hospitals brush things off and it’s important the mom advocates for baby to get tests done and some answers before being sent home xx I hope they can give you answers

@Kelsie, I wouldn't be satisfied if I didn't have answers. I'm glad you got some of your worry eased, though. Yeah, I'd definitely keep an eye on it. I hope everything is ok. X

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